SPD Wafer Technician

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, 短期

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a hands-on Wafer Process Technician to support the manufacturing of compound semiconductor devices in a cleanroom environment. You will operate and maintain fabrication equipment, handle wafers and chemicals, and ensure process integrity across production steps.

The role involves close collaboration with engineering and quality teams to support high-yield, high-reliability semiconductor production.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in a science/engineering field is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, especially semiconductors, is preferred.
• Experience with basic computer/office tasks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to manufacture compound semiconductor wafers in cleanroom conditions.
• Operate and maintain fabrication equipment and handle wafers and chemicals safely.
• Support maintenance and routine checks on equipment and processes.
• Identify deviations, document findings, and assist investigations.
• Contribute to high-yield, reliable semiconductor production and quality goals.

Skills

Steady hand

Strong attention to details

Basic computer skills

Good communication

Education

Associate degree/technical diploma in science or engineering

Job description

SPD Wafer Technician

Automation Personnel Servicesis seekinga hands-on, detail-orientedWafer Process Technician to support the manufacturing of compound semiconductor devices (e.g.,InP, GaAs). The ideal candidate will work in a cleanroom environment, operating and maintaining fabrication equipment, handling wafersand chemicals, and ensuring process integrity across key production steps. This role is criticaltosupporting high-yield, high-reliability semiconductor production andworksclosely with engineering and quality teams.

Pay Rate

$14.50 – $16.70 an hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday throughWednesday (alternating Sundays)

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday through Saturday (alternating Sundays)

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

SPD Wafer Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to conduct manufacturing activities of compound semiconductor wafers in cleanroom conditions.
• Perform manufacturing tasks on high-tech and delicate equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, e.g.,track coater, PECVD, grinder, AFM, SEM, WI, confocal microscope, robot, etc.
• Work on wet benches or automatic wet tanks. Handle chemicals or chemical solutions for manufacturing purposes and dispose the wastes, e.g., acids (BOE, H2SO4), base, solvents, photoresists, etc.
• Support equipment maintenance by performing routine PM (e.g., chamber clean) and equipment checks.
• Identify deviations and discrepancies during process, document and report, and assist with investigation.
• Fulfill urgent customer demand. Support new product introduction and continuous improvement activities.
• quality requirements related to hazardous materials and cleanroom operations.

SPD Wafer Technician Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate degree/technical diploma or above in a science or engineering-related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing industries, especially semiconductor industry, is preferred.
• Basic computer and Office skills.
• Steady hand.Strong attention to details.
• Follow supervision and instructions. Good communication and teamwork.Good time management, multi-tasking,andorganized.
• Required to wear cleanroom suit during work in cleanroom. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for chemical related tasks.
• May be required to sit or stand in prolonged periods of time.
• May be required to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the US.

Job Type

Full-time, Temporary to Hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

Automation Personnel Services Houston West Branch

9630 Westheimer Rd

Suite 700

Houston, TX 77063

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of theClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of theClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to WorkForby CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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