Clean Room Wafer Processing Technician-Production Control

Teledyne; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Events

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician in Goleta, CA. The role supports final inspection, demount operations, and product disposition in an ISO Class 6 cleanroom, with data entry across MES and ERP systems to ensure traceability.

The position is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for contributions to production efficiency and quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with MES and/or ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to read and follow process documentation and travelers.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection of wafers and assemblies using microscopes and metrology tools.
• Execute demount processes following established procedures and handling requirements.
• Identify, document, and elevate defects or nonconforming conditions.
• Process yield, scrap, and rework transactions in MES and ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate part counts and product status throughout final inspection and disposition.
• Record inspection results, defect classifications, and disposition decisions.
• Verify completion of prior process steps before final inspection and support audit readiness.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to resolve yield or inventory issues.

Skills

MES usage

ERP systems

Process documentation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MES

ERP systems

Job description

US - Goleta, CA

Full time

REQ35345

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Detector Production Manager, the Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician performs hands‑on technical tasks in a cleanroom environment to support final inspection, demount operations, and product disposition. This role is responsible for verifying product quality, executing yield and scrap transactions, and ensuring accurate inventory tracking across MES and ERP systems to maintain traceability and production integrity.

This is a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Final Inspection & Demount Operations

• Perform final inspection of wafers and assemblies using microscopes and metrology tools
• Execute demount processes following established procedures and handling requirements
• Identify, document, and elevate defects or nonconforming conditions

Yielding, Scrapping & Inventory Accuracy

• Process yield, scrap, and rework transactions in MES and ERP systems
• Ensure accurate part counts and product status throughout final inspection and disposition
• Reconcile discrepancies between physical inventory and system records

Data Entry & Traceability

• Complete data entry for travelers and WIP tracking systems
• Maintain accurate documentation to support product traceability and system integrity
• Record inspection results, defect classifications, and disposition decisions

Process Control & Quality Assurance

• Verify completion of prior process steps before final inspection
• Support audit readiness by maintaining clear and accurate records
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and inspection criteria

Collaboration & Production Support

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and quality
• Support issue escalation and resolution related to yield, inventory discrepancies, or product defects
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to inspection processes and data accuracy

General Responsibilities

• Follow ISO Class 6 cleanroom protocols and safe handling practices
• Maintain 5S/6S standards to ensure an organized and compliant work environment
• Perform additional duties as required to support production goals and schedule

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with MES and/or ERP systems preferred
• Ability to read and follow process documentation and travelers
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and traceability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, inspection, or assembly
• Experience with final inspection, demount processes, or product disposition
• Familiarity with yield tracking, scrap processing, and inventory reconciliation
• Experience working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8–10 hours per shift)
• Frequent use of microscopes for detailed inspection
• Manual dexterity for handling small, delicate components
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Visual acuity for identifying small defects and features
• Ability to work in full cleanroom gowning (coveralls, gloves, mask, eye protection)

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Fun Employee Events throughout the year

Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Salary Range

$62,800.00-$83,700.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.