Senior Manufacturing Technician - Wafer Fabrication

FHLB Des Moines; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global organization as a Senior Manufacturing Technician in Wafer Fabrication. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a clean room environment. You will be responsible for operating wafer fabrication equipment, ensuring safety practices, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance processes. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a culture of innovation, this position provides a platform for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in wafer fabrication or manufacturing.
• Ability to learn new skills and communicate effectively.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Operate wafer fab equipment for diffusion and etch processes.
• Perform data entry for process tracking and equipment.
• Engage in daily production operations and improve output.

Skills

Wafer Fabrication

Data Entry

Safety Practices

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wafer Fab Equipment

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Technician - Wafer Fabrication page is loaded

Senior Manufacturing Technician - Wafer Fabrication

Apply locations MA - Lowell time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R261-25

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 20,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology, Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Technician to join our Wafer Fabrication team in Lowell, MA! The Senior Manufacturing Technician will perform wafer fabrication functions in the production of semiconductor devices in a clean room environment by following written specifications and performing multiple operations.

Responsibilities:

• Operating standard wafer fab equipment for various fab operations with a focus on diffusion and etch processes.
• Data Entry - Manual data entry on process travelers, SPC charts and logbooks, and computer data entry for lot tracking and equipment tracking.
• Work on assignments under general supervision.
• Learn the process flow of the various wafer fab functions.
• Interact with all levels of employees to increase output, reduce waste, standardize work instructions, incorporate continuous improvement, and improve communications and cooperation between departments.
• Engage in daily production operations and anticipate product problems (i.e. so that loss of work hours is minimized, and production objectives are met).
• Exchange timely information with other team members and management on product flow and workforce needs.
• Demonstrate a keen awareness of safety practices and familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Work with engineering to update technical documents and process/work specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience, preferably working in a wafer fab or manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Highly motivated and ability to work well with people.
• Aptitude to learn new skills.
• Ability to communicate well, both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to process travelers and specifications.
• Steady eye to hand coordination and good observation skills.
• Good hand and finger dexterity to handle wafers without damaging them.
• Prior chemical experience is a plus.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 40%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, working alone and working around others.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement . Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.