Fabrication Technician

JENOPTIK; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenoptik in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a detail-oriented manufacturing technician for micro-optical device production using wafer fabrication processes such as photolithography, etching, metrology, and inspection.

You will perform inline quality assurance, support process improvements, maintain documentation, and adhere to safety policies while collaborating with engineers and production teams.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Detail-oriented; excellent workmanship; good dexterity for handling delicate wafers and optical components.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• U.S. Citizenship or Qualified U.S. worker.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for manufacturing micro-optical devices and related wafers using semiconductor processes (photolithography, plasma etching, wet etching, metrology, dicing, inspection).
• Perform in-line quality assurance and support continuous improvement.
• Support critical outsourced value creation steps in production flow.
• Follow safety policies; proper handling of chemicals; wear PPE as required.
• Ensure accurate data entry in documentation and systems (e.g., JOSH).
• Set up, qualify, and operate equipment per specifications.
• Monitor tools and production processes; alert engineering to issues.
• Become certified on at least one tool set and inspection/metrology tools.
• Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, and managers.
• Proficient with WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Strong communication

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

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.