MOCVD Operator: Cleanroom Wafer Growth Specialist

Sierra Wireless; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Wireless in Alhambra, CA seeks a MOCVD Operator to manage daily MOCVD operations, wafer handling, and data recording while maintaining strict cleanroom practices. The role includes equipment maintenance, metrology tasks, and collaboration with shift teams to ensure high-quality epi growth.

The ideal candidate has cleanroom experience and 3–5 years in semiconductor fabrication, with ability to work nights or weekends as required. Competitive pay and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Semiconductor Technology or related field preferred, or HS with relevant training.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in mechanical/electronic/semiconductor fab operations.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom operations, safety protocols and contamination control.
• Experience with wafer handling and high vacuum equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate MOCVD daily; monitor temperatures/pressures and record data.
• Load/unload wafers, run recipes and perform wafer characterization.
• Enter calibration data into metrology SPC sheet and track re-growth info.
• Perform wafer surface inspection and record particle counts.
• Maintain MOCVD equipment; execute preventive maintenance and suggest improvements.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

Safety protocols

Wafer handling

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Night shift

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics or Semiconductor Technology

High school diploma with relevant training

Tools

MOCVD equipment

MOCVD chamber components

Metrology SPC

XRD/PL mapping tools

Job description

Sierra Wireless in Alhambra, CA seeks a MOCVD Operator to manage daily MOCVD operations, wafer handling, and data recording while maintaining strict cleanroom practices. The role includes equipment maintenance, metrology tasks, and collaboration with shift teams to ensure high-quality epi growth.

The ideal candidate has cleanroom experience and 3–5 years in semiconductor fabrication, with ability to work nights or weekends as required. Competitive pay and growth opportunities available.