Photo Resist (PR) Manufacturing Specialist

TSMC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Photo Resist Manufacturing Specialist to manage the daily replacement of photoresist bottles in Lithography, ensuring uninterrupted production while following strict safety and cleanroom protocols.

You will work 12–13 hour shifts 3-4 days a week in a state-of-the-art facility, monitor process equipment, document changes, and uphold quality standards to support the most advanced semiconductor fabrication.

Qualifications

• Regular physical activity including lifting, standing, and walking in a cleanroom environment.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Precise handling and monitoring of photoresist bottles.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite in a cleanroom environment on 12–13 hour shifts, 3-4 days per week.
• Replace empty or near-empty photoresist bottles according to schedules and procedures.
• Record bottle changes and pass down notes to the incoming shift.
• Safely disconnect/connect chemical lines and dispose of waste per SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Observational skills

Safety discipline

Job description

A career at TSMC Arizona offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the most advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in the United States. TSMC Arizona's first fab began production with leading-edge N4 process technology in the first half of 2025. The second and third fabs, utilizing even more advanced process technology, will start production by 2028-2030. America's leading technology companies will rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

Job Summary

As a Photo Resist Manufacturing Specialist, you will be part of TSMC's Manufacturing Department responsible for the safe and efficient replacement of photo resist chemical bottles used in our Lithography manufacturing processes. This critical role ensures the continuous operation of our production lines by maintaining an uninterrupted supply of photoresist, while strictly adhering to safety protocols, cleanroom procedures, and quality standards. This position requires regular physical activity, including lifting, standing and walking, within a controlled cleanroom environment. The specialist will be working in our state-of-the-art cleanroom facility and contribute directly to the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing process to produce the most advanced node in the semiconductor industry.

Essential Functions

Process Operations

• Work onsite in cleanroom environment on 12–13-hour shifts, 3-4 days per week.
• Strong sense of discipline and strict adherence to rules to ensure personal safety and prevent significant damage of production.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for delicate chemical bottle handling.
• Monitor integrated systems to ensure proper functioning of automated tools
• Monitor photo resist bottle levels on process equipment and proactively replace empty or near-empty bottles with full ones according to established schedules and procedures.
• Ensure the pass-down notes thoroughly are delivered to the incoming shift
• Awareness and understanding of safety requirements and strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to conduct day to day job.
• Safely disconnect and connect chemical supply lines, ensuring no spills or contamination.
• Properly dispose of empty bottles and associated waste materials in designated containers.
• Accurately record bottle change-out