Semiconductor Fabrication Technician

Columbus Technologies; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies & Services is seeking a detail-oriented Semiconductor/MEMS Fabrication Technician to support microfabrication operations in a cleanroom environment in Greenbelt, MD. The role involves operating a range of semiconductor processing and metrology equipment, executing defined process steps, and assisting engineers with testing and troubleshooting.

We require hands-on MEMS fabrication experience, familiarity with lithography, deposition, and etching steps, plus strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience operating equipment in a semiconductor or MEMS fabrication cleanroom.
• Hands-on lithography, deposition, and etching with related tooling and materials.
• Ability to document processing results in logs and tracking systems per industry standards.
• Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute defined microfabrication process steps for MEMS devices accurately and safely.
• Monitor tool performance, troubleshoot basic issues, escalate complex problems.
• Perform routine equipment calibrations and tool qualifications.
• Document all processing results and measurements in logs and spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with process engineers, maintenance, and design teams for integration.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• This is a full-time onsite role, Monday through Friday in the cleanroom.

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

High School diploma/GED with equivalent hands-on industry experience

Bachelor's degree is a plus

Tools

Spin coaters

Mask aligners

Steppers

E-beam exposure tools

Development benches

PECVD

ALD

Thermal/oxide furnaces

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

Sputtering

RIE

DRIE

Vapor HF

XeF2

Profilometers

Ellipsometry

Optical/electron microscopy

Job description

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1800 Regular Full-Time Technical Greenbelt, MD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1106

Salary Range: $30.00 To $44.00 Hourly

OVERVIEW

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder
Estimated Duration: Ongoing
W2 Position with full benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $30-44 /hr + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Columbus Technologies & Services is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Semiconductor/MEMS Fabrication Technician to support our microfabrication operations. In this role, the candidate will work inside a cleanroom environment, operating a wide variety of semiconductor processing and metrology equipment. In addition, candidate will execute critical process steps, assist engineers with testing and troubleshooting, and help maintain the flow and quality of our MEMS device manufacturing.

• Execute defined microfabrication process steps (lot travelers) for MEMS devices accurately, safely, and consistently.
• Monitor tool performance, perform basic equipment troubleshooting, and elevate complex process or hardware issues to the fabrication lead.
• Perform routine equipment calibrations, basic preventative maintenance, and tool qualifications.
• Accurately document all processing results, measurements, and tool data in logs or tracking spreadsheet according to strict industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, equipment maintenance, and design teams, to support process integration and test runs.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and safety.
• This is a full time position which requires onsite attendance Monday through Friday with significant amount of time spent in the clean room.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Associate's degree in electronics, mechanical technology, semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, or a related field (or High School diploma/GED with equivalent hands-on industry experience); bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience operating equipment in a semiconductor or MEMS fabrication cleanroom environment.
• Photolithography: Hands-on experience operating spin coaters, exposure tools (mask aligners, steppers, or E-beam), and automated/manual development benches.
• Thin Film Deposition: Experience loading, operating, and monitoring tools for: physical vapor deposition (thermal/e-beam evaporation and sputtering), chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), thermal oxidation furnaces, and atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Etching Operations: Ability to safely handle hazardous chemicals for wet chemical etching, and experience operating plasma-based dry etching (RIE, DRIE) and specialty vapor phase etching (vapor HF and XeF2) tools.
• Metrology & Inspection: Proficiency in inspecting wafers and measuring films using optical/electron microscopy, ellipsometry, stress measurement tools, profilometers, and electrical probing stations.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Strict adherence to cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures in Class 10 to 1000 environments.
• A basic understanding of MEMS structures, fabrication flows, handling fragile wafers, and semiconductor tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical problem-solving skills, record keeping, and a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.