Lead Chemical Process Technician – CDI Operations

UCT; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCT in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Chemical Process Technician IV to join the CDI Operations team. The role performs advanced chemical cleaning, decontamination, inspection, and process verification to support semiconductor chamber component refurbishment.

You will lead technical tasks, maintain chemical tank chemistries, ensure adherence to quality and contamination-control standards, and contribute to continuous improvement with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience in semiconductor services or related technical manufacturing environments.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals in controlled environments.
• Experience reviewing production documentation and test data.
• Ability to lead and train other technicians and work independently in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced chemical cleaning, stripping, etching, decontamination, coating preparation, and restoration on semiconductor chamber components.
• Operate and troubleshoot wet process systems and cleaning lines with minimal supervision.
• Maintain chemical tank chemistries and verify process parameters per specifications.
• Conduct bath analysis, process checks, and chemistry adjustments to maintain process control.
• Review and approve process records and CoA when authorized; escalate deviations and participate in root-cause investigations.
• Lead technician for CDI process lines and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new technicians; participate in Lean and Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Semiconductor cleaning

Process verification

Quality systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

SPC data

Leadership (non-supervisory)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing software

Job description

UCT in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Chemical Process Technician IV to join the CDI Operations team. The role performs advanced chemical cleaning, decontamination, inspection, and process verification to support semiconductor chamber component refurbishment.

You will lead technical tasks, maintain chemical tank chemistries, ensure adherence to quality and contamination-control standards, and contribute to continuous improvement with limited supervision.