Fab Technician I

JENOPTIK; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenoptik in Huntsville, AL, seeks a factory technician to manufacture micro-optical devices using wafer fabrication processes such as photolithography and etching, with strong emphasis on quality and safety. The role requires in-line QA, data entry in JOSH, and adherence to cleanroom procedures.

You will support production flow, tools setup and qualification, and collaborate with engineers to meet productivity goals while maintaining strict safety standards. U.S.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Detail oriented with dexterity for handling high-value fragile wafers and optical components.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or eligible U.S. worker.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture micro-optical devices using wafer fabrication processes including photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, metrology, dicing and optical inspection.
• Perform in-line quality assurance and support continuous improvement.
• Support outsourced value creation steps in production flow.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; handle chemicals safely and wear protective equipment.
• Demonstrate proper cleanroom protocol.
• Support daily productivity and quality goals; complete tasks with quality and timeliness.
• Enter data accurately in JOSH.
• Set up, qualification, and operation of equipment per specifications.
• Monitor tools and production processes; notify engineering of issues.
• Become certified on at least one tool set and associated inspection/metrology tools.
• Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, and managers.
• Maintain attendance, timekeeping, and overtime as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Documentation

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

JOSH

MS Office

Job description

Jenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for manufacturing micro-optical devices and similar products using semiconductor related wafer fabrication processes; including photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, metrology dicing and optical inspection.
• Responsible for performing in-line quality assurance processes and supporting continuous improvement.
• Responsible for supporting critical outsourced value creation process steps in production flow.
• Understand and comply with all company safety policies and procedures. Demonstrate ability to follow safety procedures in operation of equipment and processes in assigned area of responsibility. Demonstrate safe and correct handling procedures for chemicals used in production processes. Wear protective equipment as specified in procedures.
• Demonstrate proper cleanroom protocol.
• Support daily productivity and quality goals. Complete assigned tasks in acceptable limits of quality, quantity, and timeliness of completion. Make sure all pertinent documentation is recorded accurately and legible.
• Perform accurate data entry in JOSH.
• Perform setup, qualification, and operation of equipment and processes in accordance with operating specifications.
• Monitor tool and production processes and notify engineering immediately when problems arise.
• Become certified on at least one tool set and associated inspection and metrology tools.
• Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, and managers.
• PC proficient with standard computer software tools (WORD, EXEL, and POWERPOINT).
• Must be detail oriented and capable of working effectively in a team environment.
• Meet normal attendance requirements including accurate time keeping data entry, timely reporting of absences, and working overtime as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or higher-level education, preferred.
• Detail oriented, driven for excellence, demonstrate excellent workmanship, good dexterity for handling high value, very fragile wafers, and optical components.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or Qualified U.S. worker

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.