Process Technician CMP - Days 2 shift

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, Colorado is seeking a Process Technician to sustain and improve CMP manufacturing processes, ensuring high yield and product quality. You will troubleshoot equipment, analyze data, and support continuous improvements across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams.

The role requires hands-on semiconductor manufacturing experience, strong troubleshooting, and data analysis skills, with a focus on process control and documentation in LDMS/MDR systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience (CMP experience required).
• Associate’s (AA) Technical Degree or equivalent hands‑on factory experience.
• Technical coursework or additional training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support CMP/ATMC production by executing, sustaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and sustain area production needs to meet output and quality targets.
• Review and disposition FDC faults in accordance with established OCAPs.
• Disposition material and ensure accurate documentation in systems such as LDMS/MDR.
• Review and analyze SPC and TMON data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Perform engineering qualification tasks and support process changes.
• Develop, update, and maintain process documentation including specifications, OCAPs, and SWEs.
• Improve process performance, stability, and yield through data-driven continuous improvement.
• Optimize tool utilization and availability in partnership with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Set up and optimize Nova and touch-up recipes (CMP-specific).
• Support and promote a strong Quality Culture, including standardized work and 5S methodology.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Train manufacturing personnel on procedures and standardized work as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Process awareness

Communication

Education

AA technical degree or equivalent hands-on factory experience

Tools

PCM

RMS

ECMS

LDMS

MDR

Job description

Job Summary

Process Technicians play a critical role in maintaining the quality and performance of semiconductor manufacturing processes and wafers. The Process Technician is responsible for sustaining and improving manufacturing processes within the fab, ensuring high yield, process stability, and product quality. This role supports production by troubleshooting process and equipment issues, analyzing data, and implementing continuous improvements. The technician will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams to sustain operations, enhance process capability, and promote a culture of quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CMP/ATMC production by executing, sustaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes
• Monitor and sustain area production needs to meet output and quality targets
• Review and disposition FDC faults in accordance with established OCAPs
• Disposition material and ensure accurate documentation in systems such as LDMS/MDR
• Review and analyze SPC and TMON data to identify trends and drive corrective actions
• Perform engineering qualification tasks and support process changes
• Develop, update, and maintain process documentation including specifications, OCAPs, and SWEs
• Improve process performance, stability, and yield through data-driven continuous improvement
• Optimize tool utilization and availability in partnership with maintenance and engineering teams
• Set up and optimize Nova and touch-up recipes (CMP-specific)
• Support and promote a strong Quality Culture, including standardized work and 5S methodology
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues
• Train manufacturing personnel on procedures and standardized work as required

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Education

• 3–5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience (CMP experience required)
• Associate’s (AA) Technical Degree or equivalent hands‑on factory experience
• Technical coursework or additional training preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to logically isolate and resolve issues
• Working knowledge of process control, SPC, sampling strategies, and data analysis
• Experience reviewing and interpreting manufacturing data and trends
• Familiarity with systems such as PCM, RMS, ECMS, LDMS, and MDR preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Basic understanding of EHS standards and chemical handling/nomenclature

Professional Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with site personnel

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.