Optics R&D Engineering Technician 2

Moxtek; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moxtek in Utah (Orem) seeks an R&D Engineering Technician II to support semiconductor and optical NPIs. The role operates with moderate autonomy to run experiments (DOEs), troubleshoot equipment, and manage wet and dry chemical processes, including sol-gel work for sub-100nm pitches.

Supports running wafers to complete NPIs. You will handle hazardous chemistries, operate lithography and metrology tools, cover off-shift duties, and document handovers, contributing to process development and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a STEM discipline or equivalent military/industrial training.
• 2–5 years hands-on experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication cleanroom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, qualify, and handle hazardous wet chemistries for sub-100nm pitch applications.
• Operate lithography and alignment systems; run wet/dry etch recipes with minimal supervision.
• Manage cleanroom floor independently during off-shift hours and document handovers.
• Perform advanced metrology using various measurement and inspection tools.
• Run DOEs for thin-film sol-gel chemistry qualification based on engineering plans.
• Diagnose and resolve minor equipment hardware issues such as wafer clamping on non-standard substrates.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Chemical handling

Wet chemistry

Off-shift work

Metrology

Education

Associate degree in STEM or higher

Equivalency military/industrial training

Tools

AFM systems

Lithography tools

Front-to-back alignment

Job description

Position Purpose/Summary:

The R&D Engineering Technician II operates with moderate autonomy to execute complex semiconductor/next-generation optical workflows. This role supports the Engineer staff by running engineering experiments (DOEs), troubleshooting equipment issues, and independently managing wet and dry chemical processes across multiple custom New Product Introductions (NPIs). Supports running wafers to complete RNSOs.

Essential Duties:

• Autonomous Chemical Processing: Independently prepare, qualify, and handle hazardous wet chemistries, including thin-film sol-gel optimization for sub-100nm pitch applications.


• Advanced Operations: Operate specialized lithography tools, front-to-back alignment systems, and run advanced wet/dry etch recipes (Si, SiO2, ZrO2) with minimal supervision.


• Off-Shift Coordination: Manage the cleanroom floor independently during off-shift hours, ensuring production continuity and driving comprehensive shift handover documentation.


• Metrology & Inspection: Independently perform advanced metrology using variety of measure and inspection tools to generate data for technical loops.


• Experiment Execution: Run Design of Experiments (DOEs) for thin-film sol-gel chemistry qualification based on engineering plans.


• First-Line Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve minor equipment hardware anomalies, such as wafer clamping issues on non-standard substrate thicknesses (e.g., 1.6mm fused silica).


• Other relevant duties as assigned

Key Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Chemical Proficiency: Proven experience in autonomous wet chemical handling, chemical hygiene, and hazardous material disposal protocols.


• Schedule Flexibility: Proven track record or willingness to work independently off-shift, night, or weekend schedules.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or higher in a STEM discipline, or equivalent military/industrial training.


• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication cleanroom.


• Proficiency with cleanroom tools, basic Statistical Process Control (SPC), and operational knowledge of AFM systems.