Photolithography & Plating Operator — Precision Thin Film

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Hollis (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay UltraSource in Hollis, NH is seeking a Machine Operator – Photolithography, Etch & Plating to support daily production of high-reliability thin-film products. The role involves following approved procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will read drawings, prepare chemicals, perform photolithography steps, and document all activities. Prior manufacturing or cleanroom experience is preferred, with PPE compliance and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or college coursework preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or cleanroom experience preferred.
• Experience in thin-film, semiconductor, electronics, plating, or chemical processing is a plus.
• Comfortable working with process chemicals and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, routings, specifications, and written procedures.
• Ability to handle small, fragile substrates without causing damage or contamination.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise, repetitive work.
• Good visual acuity and ability to perform detailed microscope work.

Responsibilities

• Perform Photolithography, Etching, and Electroless Plating operations per procedures.
• Cross-train and maintain qualification across processes to support changing production needs.
• Review drawings, routings, specifications, and work instructions before processing product.
• Verify equipment, tooling, chemistry, and process conditions are ready for use.
• Prepare process chemicals and perform chemical changeovers with PPE and safe handling.
• Perform photolithography activities including cleaning, lamination or coating, exposure, developing, inspection, and resist stripping.
• Operate manual and semi-automated wet-processing equipment.
• Inspect substrates and perform microscope-based touch-up and measurements.
• Accurately document processing activities, measurements, and results.
• Stop processing and report out-of-spec conditions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vishay UltraSource in Hollis, NH is seeking a Machine Operator – Photolithography, Etch & Plating to support daily production of high-reliability thin-film products. The role involves following approved procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will read drawings, prepare chemicals, perform photolithography steps, and document all activities. Prior manufacturing or cleanroom experience is preferred, with PPE compliance and strong