Process Technician 1

Apex Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

401K program with company match

HSA for HDHP plan

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Process Technician I to support Process Engineering and R&D activities. You will set up, operate, monitor, and document process experiments and test runs, working closely with engineers to evaluate new processes and improve yield.

The role requires hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will document observations, follow procedures, and contribute to data-driven decision making while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Hands-on setup, operation and monitoring of process equipment for engineering and R&D activities.
• Documentation of observations, test results, and equipment performance.
• Follow technical procedures and work instructions with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor process equipment for engineering and R&D activities.
• Execute experiments and validation activities per instructions.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for engineering review.
• Monitor performance to identify yield, quality or efficiency issues.
• Assist engineers with development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process equipment operation

Data collection

Technical troubleshooting

Process monitoring

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job#: 3056531

Job Description

Location: Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a Process Technician I to support Process Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) activities through the setup, operation, monitoring, and documentation of process experiments and test runs. This role works closely with engineers to evaluate new processes, improve yield, validate product changes, and collect data used to support technical decision-making.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, or technical development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor process equipment used for engineering and R&D activities.
• Execute process experiments, test runs, and validation activities according to engineering instructions.
• Collect, document, and analyze process data during trials and development activities.
• Prepare reports, charts, graphs, and summaries of test results for engineering review.
• Monitor process performance and identify potential issues impacting yield, quality, or efficiency.
• Assist engineers with process development, process characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Audit and monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to operators regarding process requirements and best practices.
• Document observations, test results, and equipment performance accurately and timely.
• Support troubleshooting efforts related to process equipment, product performance, and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment while adhering to quality and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing, engineering support, laboratory, semiconductor, or related environments.
• Experience operating technical, laboratory, manufacturing, or process equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and work instructions.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or R&D teams.
• Experience collecting and analyzing process data.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, laboratory, life sciences, chemical processing, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of yield improvement, process control, or root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data trending.

Top Skills / Must-Haves

Required

• Process equipment operation
• Data collection and documentation
• Technical troubleshooting
• Process monitoring
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Semiconductor industry experience
• Process engineering support
• Laboratory or cleanroom experience
• Yield improvement activities
• Statistical process control (SPC)

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.