MEMS Fabrication Technician — Cleanroom Expert

Columbus Technologies and Services; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Columbus Technologies & Services seeks a detail-oriented Semiconductor/MEMS Fabrication Technician to support microfabrication operations in a cleanroom environment. You will operate a wide range of processing and metrology equipment, execute critical steps, assist engineers with testing, and help maintain flow and quality of MEMS device manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of semiconductor or MEMS cleanroom experience, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience in semiconductor or MEMS fabrication cleanroom.
• Associate degree in electronics, mechanical tech, semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with photolithography, spin coaters, exposure tools, and development benches.
• Experience with thin film deposition including PVD/PECVD/ALD and related furnaces.
• Experience with wet/dry etching including RIE/DRIE and vapor phase etchers.
• Proficiency in wafer metrology and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute defined microfabrication process steps for MEMS devices accurately and safely.
• Monitor tool performance, troubleshoot basic issues, escalate complex problems to fabrication lead.
• Perform routine equipment calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• Document processing results and tool data in logs according to standards.
• Collaborate with process engineers, equipment maintenance, and design teams to support integration.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Full-time onsite attendance Monday–Friday in clean room.

Skills

Photolithography

Thin film deposition

Etching

Metrology

Cleanroom

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Columbus Technologies & Services seeks a detail-oriented Semiconductor/MEMS Fabrication Technician to support microfabrication operations in a cleanroom environment. You will operate a wide range of processing and metrology equipment, execute critical steps, assist engineers with testing, and help maintain flow and quality of MEMS device manufacturing.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of semiconductor or MEMS cleanroom experience, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to safety and