Photo Resist (PR) Manufacturing Specialist

TSMC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Photo Resist Manufacturing Specialist to join the Manufacturing Department. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient replacement of photo resist chemical bottles used in Lithography, ensuring uninterrupted production while strictly following safety protocols and cleanroom procedures.

This role involves regular physical activity in a controlled cleanroom environment. You will contribute directly to process reliability and quality, working with state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• Requires regular physical activity including lifting, standing and walking in a cleanroom environment.
• Strong discipline and strict adherence to safety rules to protect personnel and equipment.
• Observational skills and meticulous attention to process details are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite in a cleanroom environment on 12–13-hour shifts, 3-4 days per week.
• Adhere to safety protocols and SOPs to prevent accidents and contamination.
• Monitor systems and replace photoresist bottles according to schedules.
• Maintain accurate pass-down notes to the incoming shift and record bottle changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Cleanroom experience

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