Fabrication Technician

JENOPTIK; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

JENOPTIK is seeking a dedicated technician to manufacture micro-optical devices using wafer fabrication processes and to support QA and continuous improvement efforts. The role requires safe handling of chemicals and precise data entry, with attention to documentation and teamwork.

Responsibilities include equipment setup and operation, process monitoring, and certifying on tool sets. Strong communication and adherence to safety policies are essential for success in a collaborative manufacturing

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with high-precision workmanship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience handling high-value fragile wafers and optics.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture micro-optical devices using wafer processes (photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, metrology).
• Perform in-line quality assurance and support continuous improvement.
• Support outsourced value creation steps in production flow.
• Follow safety policies; wear PPE and handle chemicals safely.
• Record data accurately; ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Set up, qualify, and operate equipment per specs.
• Monitor tools and production; alert engineering to issues.
• Obtain certification on at least one tool set and inspection/metrology tools.
• Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, and managers.
• Maintain attendance and overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written and verbal comms

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

PC proficiency Word

PC proficiency Excel

PC proficiency PowerPoint

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• 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.


• 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, EXCEL, 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.