Cleanroom Operator - Manufacturing Technician

Central Semiconductor LLC; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Central Semiconductor LLC, an AEM company, seeks a Production Cleanroom Operator in Hauppauge, NY to test, inventory, and pack bare die semiconductors. This onsite role requires precision, adherence to procedures, and safety.

You will use AS/400, run Spektra test routines, monitor equipment, and ensure inventory integrity while following CWIs and quality standards.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-year certificate from college or technical school; or 12 months related Cleanroom experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years Cleanroom experience preferred.
• Wafer testing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO9001:2008/2015 is a plus.
• Experience with Spektra Test System and AS/400 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment for probing, testing, and packaging of bare die semiconductors.
• Follow department procedures; report non-conformities to supervisor immediately.
• Process manufacturing orders and related tickets in AS/400 systems.
• Maintain inventory integrity; pack devices in tray formats.
• Adhere to safety and CWIs; ensure cleanroom is neat and orderly.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Wafer testing

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

AS/400

Spektra Test System

Microsoft Windows

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

About Central Semiconductor

Central Semiconductor LLC, an AEM company, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality discrete semiconductor solutions, including surface mount and bare die devices. With a strong reputation for innovation and reliability, Central serves a broad range of industries requiring both advanced technology and continued support for legacy systems. Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, and founded in 1974, Central maintains its position as a trusted partner by delivering tailored semiconductor solutions for today’s most demanding applications.

Position Summary

Central Semiconductor is looking to add a Production Cleanroom Operator who will be expected to perform testing, inventory, and packing processes on discrete semiconductors in bare die form.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Uses AS/400-determined priorities and guidance from the Dept Supervisor to select work.
• Sets up, operates and maintains equipment used for probing, auto and manual testing of wafers; communicates any non-conformities/concerns to the Dept Supervisor immediately.
• Sets up, operates and maintains automatic equipment used for the pick and place function in tray packing of products in die form; communicates any non-conformities/concerns with the Dept Supervisor immediately.
• Performs testing of semiconductor products in bare die form in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Performs 100% probing and inking of semiconductor products in bare die form in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Uses and understands the AS/400 applications for position functions such as manufacturing order (MO) processing, processing pick tickets, and move tickets, etc.
• Processes MOs for assembly of wafers.
• Compares test systems readings or monitor displays against product specifications, reports any abnormalities/non-conformities to the Senior Cleanroom Operator immediately.
• Packages individual die in tray packs using automated and manual equipment.
• Stocks and issues products in wafer and die form in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Performs processes needed to maintain inventory integrity.
• Visually examines products in bare die form to detect defects such as scratches and exposed silicon.
• Reads and interprets product specifications sheets and updates/enters test routines in Spektra Test System.
• Requisitions/returns product to/from inventory when processing orders in a timely manner.
• Follows departmental work instructions (CWIs) when performing processes to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Completes documentation as required by CWIs to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Conserves organizational resources.
• Ensures the Cleanroom is neat, clean, and orderly at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or twelve months related Cleanroom experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One-two years plus Cleanroom experience
• Wafer testing experience
• Experience with ISO9001:2008/2015
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Outlook, and AS/400.
• Data entry experience

Benefits of working with our team:

• This role is full-time, non-exempt
• Based in Hauppauge, NY this is an onsite role
• We offer competitive pay based on knowledge, skills, and relevant experience
• Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match

Organizational Overview

AEM, headquartered in San Diego, California, (change based on company & location) is a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services businesses. Through its industry leading brands AEM, Renaissance Electronics, and Central Semiconductor, AEM serves niche applications across a diverse array of attractive markets including satellite, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, EV/Battery, and telecom.

AEM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.