Semiconductor Process Technician – Photolithography & Etch

Optics 1; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking a Semiconductor Process Technician in the Camarillo area to support Focal Plane Array manufacturing. The role requires hands-on photolithography, etching, and thin films deposition with precise control of sensitive opto‑electronic components.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in semiconductor processing, an electronics/materials background, and a willingness to work extra hours. ITAR experience and US citizenship/permanent residency are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Physics, Material Science or related field; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in a semiconductor processing environment, with experience handling delicate opto‑electronic components preferred.
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
• Familiarity with sensor, electronics, or electromechanical product assembly is a plus.
• Willingness to work additional hours if required.
• Experience working in an ITAR environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiconductor wafer processing tasks in photolithography, etching, thin films and metals deposition with precision and repeatability.
• Handle semiconductor wafers and small opto‑electronic components.
• Record process data and equipment logs to identify trends, diagnose process issues, and support implementation of corrective actions to improve yield, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and refine processing techniques, tool recipes, and maintenance schedules for new and existing products.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Photolithography

Etching

Thin films deposition

Metals deposition

Process data/logs

Engineering collaboration

Computers

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics/Physics/Material Science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking a Semiconductor Process Technician in the Camarillo area to support Focal Plane Array manufacturing. The role requires hands-on photolithography, etching, and thin films deposition with precise control of sensitive opto‑electronic components.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in semiconductor processing, an electronics/materials background, and a willingness to work extra hours. ITAR experience and US citizenship/permanent residency are required.