IC Wafer Fab Process Engineering Technician

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 72,140 - 120,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, California, is seeking an R&D Process Technician to assist in process development for cutting-edge fabrication technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess a background in semiconductor processing, with expertise in plasma etching and statistical process control, and must have strong interpersonal skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range from USD $72,140.00 to USD $120,230.00 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate with strong aptitude in science and math.
• 3+ years of experience in wafer fab processes.
• Experience with advanced semiconductor device fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform plasma etch, PECVD, and wet etch processes.
• Conduct routine system qualifications and data analysis.
• Train operators and administer certification for training.

Skills

Plasma etching

Data analysis

Statistical process control

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or higher in STEM

Tools

Optical microscope

Profilometer

SEM

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world‑class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award‑winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry‑first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Keysight Technologies, the world's premier measurement company, has an opening for R&D Process Technician position at the High Frequency Technology Center in Santa Rosa, California. Live in beautiful Sonoma County amongst vineyards, redwood forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline while working on state‑of‑the‑art ICs and devices.

R&D Wafer Fab Process Technician at HFTC is responsible for assisting engineers in process development and sustaining of custom, cutting‑edge, micro and nano‑fabrication technologies for high‑performance microwave and millimeter‑wave applications. The technologies include InP and GaAs‑based HBTs, HEMTs, BOLT, and other advanced electronic components that enable key competitive differentiation of Keysight's industry‑leading RF, microwave, and high‑bit‑rate instruments.

The focus of this position will be on plasma dry etch, PECVD, wet etch, electroplating, and other related processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform plasma etch, PECVD, wet etch, or plating on production and engineering (MST) wafers
• Perform routine system qualifications, including particle check & process characterization
• Perform data entry, data analysis, and basic SPC (Statistical Process Control) tasks
• Oversee the management of test wafers required for process qualification
• Assist engineers with NTI, corrective actions, and continuous process improvement projects
• Perform experiments with minimal instructions from process engineers and summarize data in Excel spreadsheets or other data analysis tools
• Perform visual inspection of IC wafers, record observations and provide detailed feedback to engineers
• Train other operators and help administer training certification
• Operate metrology equipment for process characterization and diagnosis – e.g. optical microscope, profilometer, ellipsometer, interferometer, SEM, and other metrology equipment
• Execute other related IC processes as needed
• Prepare and write equipment and process documentation
• Participate in capital equipment acquisition

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate with strong aptitude in science and math. Junior college or B.S. degree in STEM field is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in plasma etching, plasma deposition, wet etch, metal deposition, plating, and other related wafer fab processes.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced semiconductor device fabrication is required and specific skills in III‑V semiconductor processing is preferred.
• Knowledge & experience with statistical process control and design of experiments is a valued qualification.
• Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication (oral & written) skills for successful inter and intra‑group interactions.
• Self‑motivated to learn new things on your own or through training, and a willingness to teach that knowledge to the rest of the team

Pay Range:

USD $72,140.00 - USD $120,230.00 Year

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

Benefits

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Restricted Stock Units

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.