Process Technician

TSMC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off Programs and Holidays

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Process Technician to keep the world’s most advanced production running. You will monitor automated systems, manage wafer flow, and act on alarms to protect yield and tool performance on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, stability work, and a clear path to shift leadership through structured onboarding and ongoing training. On-site duties at the Phoenix facility are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred; STEM degree not mandatory.
• Familiarity with Excel/Word/Outlook is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor automated systems and wafer flow.
• Respond to alarms and apply SOPs/decision trees.
• Collaborate with engineers to stabilize processes.
• Balance lots, alerts, and tool checks during shifts.
• Provide leadership growth through mentoring and coordination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree in a non-STEM discipline may be considered

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Process Technician – Keep the World’s Most Advanced Production Running

A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate it’s leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028. The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

At TSMC Arizona, Process Technicians are not just operators—they are the production guardians of the most advanced semiconductor fab in the U.S. When you are on shift, you hold direct responsibility for production stability, making time-critical decisions, and ensuring billions of transistors are manufactured flawlessly. Your judgment directly affects wafer yield, line stability, and multi-million-dollar tool performance.

Module Process Technician

Our Process Technicians are assigned to specialized engineering modules, such as Lithography (LIT), Etch (ETC), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Diffusion (DIF), Epitaxy (EPI), Chemical Mechanical Polish (CMP), Metrology (ME), and Yield Excellence (YED). Each module plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing, and technicians are trusted to maintain stability and quality within their assigned area.

Quick Snapshot of Your Role

• Monitor & Operate Automated Systems

Independently run production shifts by monitoring wafer flow, tool performance, and system dashboards to ensure every step meets standard.

• Respond to Alarms & Analyze Data Act immediately when alarms occur, apply decision trees/SOPs, and collect system data to trace abnormalities and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate Across Teams for Stability Work closely with engineers and teammates to restore stability, refine procedures, and drive continuous improvements.
• Manage Multiple Tasks & System Checks Balance lots, system alerts, and tool checks in parallel to set the right priorities to safeguard yield and production output.

What You Will Do

• Run Production Shifts: Operate and oversee automated systems that control wafer flow and tool performance.
• Respond with Speed & Judgment: Resolve abnormalities following SOPs and decision trees, while applying judgment for urgent cases outside SOP coverage.
• Analyze Data for Insights: Use system tools and reports to identify patterns, trace root causes, and document solutions.
• Coordinate with Engineers: Collaborate to troubleshoot issues, stabilize processes, and continuously improve line performance.
• Grow into Leadership: With experience, take on shift coordination, lead daily meetings, and mentor junior teammates that leads to opportunities in shift leadership and cross-team improvement projects.

Education

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Technical Skills

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, solid computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Interpersonal Skills

• Reliable, communicative, team-oriented, and confident in taking responsibility during shifts.
• Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and strong discipline in following procedures and maintaining schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible for 12-hour shifts (day/night, 3–4 days per week), with occasional overtime based on production needs.
• This role requires regular rotation between day and night shifts to meet production needs.
• While the role is primarily office-based, occasional entry into the cleanroom environment (with protective gowning) is required.

Training & Growth

• Structured Onboarding (6–9 months): Includes SOP training, OJT, shadowing, and simulation.
• Skill Development: Advance from mastering operations and systems to independent decision-making, to leadership responsibilities.
• Transparent Career Progression: Build long-term growth opportunities in technical expertise, shift leadership, and cross-department projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (any field of study) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-STEM discipline may also be considered (STEM bachelor’s degree holders are encouraged to apply for Engineer roles).

Shift Expectations

• TSMC Arizona operates 24/7, 365 days a year. This position requires candidate to have ability and willingness to work any shift (day or night) in a compressed work week schedule once training is done. The compressed work week shift structure is Work 4 days on, 3 days off for one week and 3 days on, 4 days off the next week. Each shift is 12 hours, from 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am.

Why Join TSMC Arizona

• Be trusted to independently safeguard production in the most advanced fab in the U.S.
• Gain time-critical decision-making responsibility during shifts, going beyond routine operations.
• Develop a long-term career with structured training and a transparent growth path.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to advance globally.
• Access to global expertise, with opportunities to learn from TSMC’s worldwide best practices and to contribute to the success of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: Choose the options that best fit your and your family’s needs.
• Income-Protection Programs: Financial assistance during injury or illness.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your financial future with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid Time-Off Programs and Holidays: Recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.

Work Location: 5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] .

TSMC Arizona maintains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of TSMC Arizona’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, educational background and a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.

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