Process Technician - Hivac B1/B2 Swing Shift

Tower Semiconductor; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor in Newport Beach, CA, is seeking a hands-on Process Technician to evaluate wafer fabrication operations, monitor equipment, and follow established procedures. The role involves operating process equipment, troubleshooting deviations, and maintaining accurate process records.

You will join a team with a focus on precision, reliability, and continuous learning, working a swing shift and contributing to production goals in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year in semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor wafer fabrication operations to maintain the process.
• Investigate routine problems and take corrective action.
• Operate and adjust process equipment per written instructions.
• Maintain accurate records of in-process control measurements.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Process monitoring

Documentation

Training operators

Cleanroom work

Written instructions

Education

Associate's degree (AA/AS)

Job description

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

Evaluate and monitor wafer fabrication operations to maintain the process and process equipment. Investigate routine problems and initiate action to resolve them. Work within established procedures and written or verbal instructions on a wide variety of technical, non-standardized assignments that are semi-routine in nature, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices and take corrective action is required.

Work Schedule: Swing Shift

1 Week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday 12:00pm - 12:00am

2nd Week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday 12:00am - 12:00pm

This Job Is For You If

• You enjoy being part of a team.
• You are self‑motivated, diligent, and reliable.
• You would like to set up, monitor, and adjust process equipment.
• You would like to dispose of production lots that are out of control limits.
• You would like to recover wafers from tool aborts.
• You would like to create measurement recipes.
• You can identify recurring problems and recommend changes to resolve them.
• You can assist in identifying equipment malfunctions.
• You can carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.
• You can evaluate procedures used by line operators and initiate action to resolve problems.
• You can perform in‑process control measurements and maintain accurate records.
• You can assist in training production personnel.
• You demonstrate consistent growth along the learning curve.
• You can provide training to operators on technical equipment.
• You can work on tasks of low and medium complexity and assist in evaluating and resolving problems.
• You can work in a cleanroom environment.
• You can follow established procedure on routine work.

Job Requirements

Must Have:

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience

Nice to Have:

• Minimum of one year of experience working in the semiconductor industry