Photolithography Process Technician

Silicon Desert Staffing; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Desert Staffing in Bloomington, MN seeks a PROCESS technician to disposition photolithography material, respond to priority lots and analyze failed runs. You will work with Engineering on process changes and support equipment qualification.

Role emphasizes SPC knowledge, technical writing, and cross-functional communication. Night shift is required; pay up to $50/hr with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• AA in science, math or related field or equivalent process-specialist experience.
• Working knowledge of SPC and statistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication across manufacturing sections.
• Technical writing, problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Disposition discrepant photolithography material quickly and respond to priority lot holds.
• Respond to OCAPs by following established procedures.
• Analyze failed runs to identify process errors and suggest changes with Engineering.
• Support new equipment qualification and assist in developing key technologies.
• Contribute to yield, operational efficiency and cost-improvement projects.

Skills

SPC & statistics

Written & verbal communication

Technical writing

Problem solving

Organization

Education

AA in science, math or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Requirements

Department: Manufacturing Engineering – What you’ll do - Disposition discrepant photolithography material quickly and react to priority lot holds - Respond to out-of-control events by following established OCAPs - Analyze failed runs to find the source of process errors; work with Engineering to recommend process changes - Support new equipment qualification - Assist in developing key technologies - Contribute to continuous improvement projects in yield, operational efficiency and cost Required - AA in science, math or a related field, OR equivalent experience as a Process Specialist - Working knowledge of SPC and statistics - Strong written and verbal communication (works across multiple manufacturing sections) - Technical writing, computers, problem solving and organization Preferred - Self-disciplined and highly motivated - Handles multiple high-priority projects and tasks - Knowledge of semiconductor processing, especially photolithography - Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word

Screening rules and dealbreakers

This is a PROCESS technician, not equipment maintenance: rate up photolithography process techs, process specialists and lithography engineering techs who disposition material, run OCAPs, analyze failed lots and use SPC. Semiconductor fab experience required. Photolithography (coat/develop tracks, steppers/scanners, CD/overlay metrology) is a plus, NOT a must-have (client confirmed 10/22); don’t mark candidates down for lacking litho or specific tool brands. Must have an AA in science/math/related OR clear equivalent process-specialist experience. Working SPC and statistics knowledge is required. Pure operators who only run lots and don’t analyze or disposition are a weak fit (3 or lower). Must be OK with permanent night shift (6 PM–6 AM, Thu–Sat + every other Wed). Strong communicators and technical writers rate higher. Pay goes up to $50/hr, so experienced process techs and early-career engineers are within range.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision

Selling points

• High visibility across the organization Projects that touch every part of the fab Compressed schedule: 3–4 nights a week 3 openings Bloomington, MN, 5 minutes from MSP airport