Manufacturing Operator- Photolithography, Etch & Plating

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Hollis (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay UltraSource in Hollis, NH is seeking a Machine Operator – Photolithography, Etch & Plating to support daily production of high-reliability thin-film products. The role involves following approved procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will read drawings, prepare chemicals, perform photolithography steps, and document all activities. Prior manufacturing or cleanroom experience is preferred, with PPE compliance and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or college coursework preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or cleanroom experience preferred.
• Experience in thin-film, semiconductor, electronics, plating, or chemical processing is a plus.
• Comfortable working with process chemicals and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, routings, specifications, and written procedures.
• Ability to handle small, fragile substrates without causing damage or contamination.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise, repetitive work.
• Good visual acuity and ability to perform detailed microscope work.

Responsibilities

• Perform Photolithography, Etching, and Electroless Plating operations per procedures.
• Cross-train and maintain qualification across processes to support changing production needs.
• Review drawings, routings, specifications, and work instructions before processing product.
• Verify equipment, tooling, chemistry, and process conditions are ready for use.
• Prepare process chemicals and perform chemical changeovers with PPE and safe handling.
• Perform photolithography activities including cleaning, lamination or coating, exposure, developing, inspection, and resist stripping.
• Operate manual and semi-automated wet-processing equipment.
• Inspect substrates and perform microscope-based touch-up and measurements.
• Accurately document processing activities, measurements, and results.
• Stop processing and report out-of-spec conditions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay UltraSource is currently seeking applicants for a Machine Operator - Photolithography, Etch & Plating.

The position supports daily production requirements by safely processing high-reliability thin-film products in accordance with applicable drawings, routings, work instructions, quality requirements, and workmanship standards.

Job Location: Hollis, NH is a small suburb in Southern New Hampshire, an hour north of Boston, MA and conveniently located near other major cities and access points in the New England area. Vishay UltraSource has 27,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space and approximately 85 employees working between two shifts.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform Photolithography, Etching, and Electroless Plating operations in accordance with approved procedures.
• Cross-train and maintain qualification across multiple processes to support changing production needs.
• Review drawings, routings, specifications, and work instructions before processing product.
• Verify equipment, tooling, chemistry, and process conditions are ready for use.
• Prepare process chemicals and perform chemical changeovers using required PPE and safe-handling practices.
• Perform photolithography activities including cleaning, lamination or coating, exposure, developing, inspection, and resist stripping.
• Operate manual and semi-automated wet-processing equipment.
• Inspect substrates and perform microscope-based touch-up, critical-dimension measurements, tape testing, and XRF thickness measurements.
• Accurately document processing activities, measurements, inspection results, and quantities.
• Stop processing and promptly report equipment, process, material, or quality conditions that fall outside approved requirements.

What You Will Bring Along

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or college coursework preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or cleanroom experience preferred.
• Experience in thin-film, semiconductor, electronics, plating, or chemical processing is a plus.
• Comfortable working with process chemicals and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, routings, specifications, and written procedures.
• Ability to handle small, fragile substrates without causing damage or contamination.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise, repetitive work.
• Good visual acuity and ability to perform detailed microscope work.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate production records.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and willing to move between work centers based on production needs.

Pay Range: $19-21/hr

What Can We Offer You For Your Talent

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.