Semiconductor Process Technician: Hands-On Problem Solver

Entegris, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineering Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on the factory floor.

You will review materials, disposition defects, troubleshoot processes, and support SPC events while collecting data for continuous improvement. You’ll work side by side with engineers, perform engineering runs on manufacturing equipment, and maintain up-to-date documentation, workflows, and defect libraries to drive quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent manufacturing/technical work experience.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing, cleanroom, or production environment; semiconductor industry preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC concepts, including Out of Control (OOC) and Out of Specification (OOS).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to visually inspect, measure, and disposition materials consistently.
• Comfortable using measurement tools and following work instructions, response flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Good documentation and technical writing skills, with the ability to update procedures and record findings clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to work hands-on alongside engineers on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Review questionable materials and disposition them using defect libraries and standard criteria.
• Compare observed defects against reference images and defect classifications to make accurate disposition decisions.
• Escalate ambiguous, new, or out-of-family defects to the responsible engineer for further evaluation and containment.
• Use response flow checklists to troubleshoot process problems arising from defects and from SPC Out of Control (OOC) and Out of Specification (OOS/OOC) events.
• Follow structured response flows to contain issues, identify probable causes, and implement or recommend corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations of manufacturing excursions by gathering data, running checks, and documenting observations.
• Maintain defect libraries, response flow checklists, and related process documents by updating them with new findings.
• Identify gaps in existing documentation and work with engineers to create, update, and release accurate work instructions and response flows.
• Ensure all documents and certifications associated with manufacturing processes are current and controlled.
• Support the engineering team on projects by performing engineering runs on manufacturing equipment per engineer direction.
• Measure and collect sample data, record results accurately, and summarize findings for engineering review.
• Work alongside manufacturing engineers on the factory floor to set up trials, monitor runs, and assist with hands-on execution.
• Proactively identify safety and quality concerns and take or recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem-solving

Hands-on engineering

SPC concepts

Measurement tools

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Defect libraries

Response flow checklists

Metrology equipment

SPC software

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineering Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on the factory floor.

You will review materials, disposition defects, troubleshoot processes, and support SPC events while collecting data for continuous improvement. You’ll work side by side with engineers, perform engineering runs on manufacturing equipment, and maintain up-to-date documentation, workflows, and defect libraries to drive quality and efficiency