Process Technician-Metrology

Socket.dev; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Education assistance

Subsidized childcare

Subsidized meals

Recognition Programs

Job summary

SEH America, located in Vancouver, Washington, is seeking a Process Technician to monitor and analyze metrology data, operate inspection tools, and support continuous improvement in wafer fabrication processes. This on-site role requires strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

The job focuses on metrology, calibration, and documentation, with emphasis on quality compliance and collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in semiconductor/metrology/quality roles
• Strong data analysis and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and maintenance
• Able to follow safety and quality policies

Responsibilities

• Monitor metrology data to ensure wafer quality and compliance
• Operate and troubleshoot metrology equipment
• Perform routine qualifications and calibrations
• Analyze data with SPC and present findings
• Support process improvements in measurement capability
• Maintain documentation like SWPs and FMEAs

Skills

Excellent communication

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Tools

ADE flatness systems

Edge inspection systems

MSA/ SPC knowledge

Job description

Power the Future of Global Innovation! SEH America is currently recruiting for a Process Technician. Now could be your time to be a part of building the foundation of modern electronics.

SEH America is located in Vancouver, Washington. It is one of 13 Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH) facilities located around the world. SEH is the world‑leader in the manufacturing of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. At SEH America, our philosophy and success rest upon our commitment to excellence, quality of service and product to our customers, and a safe working environment for our employees.

We are committed to employee health and wellness and believe it plays a factor in our success. The SEH America benefit plan is considered one of the most generous plans in the region based on coverage and employee cost. SEH America is pleased to offer numerous benefits, services, and perks for employees and their family members. These include medical (2 plan options), dental (2 plan options), vision, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, company paid leave programs, education assistance, subsidized childcare (25%), subsidized meal cost, and many other recognition and perk programs.

200MM PROCESS TECHNICIAN

$25.00-$32.00

*Starting pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, internal equity, budget, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

JOB DUTIES

• Monitor, evaluate, and analyze metrology data to ensure product quality and compliance with wafer specifications. Identify trends and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot metrology equipment including ADE flatness measurement systems and edge inspection tools.
• Perform routine qualifications, calibrations, and verification checks to ensure measurement accuracy and system reliability.
• Investigate measurement anomalies, tool errors, and out-of-control conditions. Coordinate corrective actions with engineering, maintenance, and production personnel.
• Collect, verify, and analyze metrology data using SPC and statistical analysis techniques. Present findings to production, engineering, and management as required.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance measurement capability, repeatability, and productivity.
• Work with vendors and equipment manufacturers to support installation, upgrades, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Create, review, revise, and maintain SWPs, SOCs, FMEAs, Control Plans, and other controlled documents to ensure inspection and metrology processes remain current, standardized, and compliant with quality requirements.
• Maintain equipment performance through routine inspections, preventive maintenance support, consumable replacement, and equipment health monitoring.
• Perform measurement system studies, correlation testing, and gauge capability evaluations.
• Support product qualifications, engineering trials, and customer-related studies requiring metrology data collection and analysis.
• Assist with training operators and technicians on proper use of inspection and metrology equipment.
• Support 5S program and department continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to SEHA Guiding Principles and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Will perform other projects and tasks, as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of experience in a semiconductor, manufacturing, metrology, quality, or process environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Proven data manipulation and analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, quality, and facilities personnel.
• Must respect the viewpoints of others and be able to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Able to follow all Employment, Standards of Conduct, Site Services, Safety, and Quality policies.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.

PREFERED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience with semiconductor inspection or metrology equipment.
• Experience with ADE flatness measurement systems, wafer geometry measurement, TTV, bow, warp, thickness, and site flatness characterization.
• Experience with edge inspection systems and wafer defect characterization.
• Knowledge of SPC, gauge studies, measurement systems analysis (MSA), and statistical methods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is 100% on-site. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday days, however occasional night and weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Must be able to read, comprehend, and execute complex instructions and safety procedures. Must be able to wear all required PPE for the assigned areas. Must be able to work in a clean room environment wearing clean room suit, hood, booties, safety glasses and gloves. May require the use of hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Kneeling, bending and crouching positions, as well as the lifting of parts and use of hand tools in such positions, may be required. Could lift up to 25 lbs. Able to work on a computer for extended periods of time. Frequent sitting for long intervals. Close vision (<2 feet) required. Hazardous chemicals or vapors may be present in work area depending on assignment. May also be exposure to occasionally loud noise levels. Overtime work may be required on short notice. On-call status may be required. A high degree of safety consciousness is required for all positions at SEH America.

SEH America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – including disability and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.