Process Technician, BEOL, D Shift

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off from day one

Annual incentive bonus

Tuition assistance

Employee support programs (EAP)

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor is seeking a process technician for the Bloomington, MN area. The role supports sustaining current processes to improve line, parametric, and die yields and to monitor product and test wafer data for quality.

You will optimize equipment availability by responding to events and working with cross-functional teams. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of semiconductor processes, and the ability to perform SPC duties and technical

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or directly applicable experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques.
• Experience and certification for wafer processing tool sets.
• Experience with SPC and technical writing.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to perform calculations with fractions and percentages and interface with people.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to lot holds and disposition as required.
• Assist Process Engineering lead engineers with capacity, tool qualification, process improvement and other projects.
• Maintain documentation and statistical process control charts.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance and Production.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Tool set certification

SPC

Technical writing

MS Outlook/Excel

Data calculations

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

Wafer processing tools

Job description

D Shift - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday 6pm - 6am

JOB SUMMARY

Sustain current processes to achieve greater line, parametric, and die yields. Monitor process trends to ensure compliance with necessary parameters. Monitor product and test wafer data to maintain process quality and make process adjustments as necessary. Optimize equipment availability by responding to qualification, inline measurement, and FabGuard events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to lot holds and disposition as required. Assist Process Engineering lead engineers with capacity, tool qualification, process improvement, and other projects. Maintain documentation and statistical process control charts. Work as a team player with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and Production.

REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s Degree in a technical field preferred. If no Associate’s degree some directly applicable experience in a related functional area. Experience as a specialist is preferred.

• knowledge of semiconductor processing techniques
• experience and certification for one or more of Wafer processing tool sets
• SPC
• technical writing
• computers (MS Outlook and Excel)
• Calculations with fractions and percentages. interfacing with people
• problem solving
• organization

Compensation: $23.00 – $36.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials (good faith estimate) *This position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements.

About Us

At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are transforming from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive-grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.

What We Offer

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with generous company match, paid time off starting on day one, annual incentive bonus, tuition assistance, and employee support programs such as EAP and legal/ID theft protection.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws. This position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements.