Wafer Probe Test Technician – Semiconductors

Safran DSI; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking a Probe Test Technician to perform electrical probe testing on wafers, dice, and infrared detector arrays in a cleanroom. You will set up wafer probe stations, align probe cards, and run programs for ICs and ROICs, generating wafer maps and yield data.

Excellent manual dexterity and ESD discipline are essential. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, data collection in ERP/MES systems, and collaboration with engineering on process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree or technical certificate in electronics, engineering technology, semiconductor manufacturing, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of semiconductor probe test, wafer test, or electronics test technician experience preferred; equivalent military electronics/instrumentation experience considered
• Hands-on experience operating wafer probe stations and performing electrical probe test in semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, or test environment
• Working knowledge of basic electrical measurement principles and instrumentation (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, I-V characterization)
• Demonstrated fine motor dexterity, including microscope-based probe tip alignment and handling of small, fragile parts
• Proven care and discipline in wafer/die handling, including cleanroom protocol and ESD control
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures precisely and record data accurately and legibly
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks after training, and collaboratively on non-routine work
• Ability to use probe station and test instrument software and data acquisition interfaces, including file organization, data export, and basic spreadsheet analysis
• Familiarity with ERP/MES transactions for lot tracking and test record entry
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic wafer probe stations for wafer, die, and packaged device testing.
• Handle wafers, die, detector arrays, and sensor assemblies using proper cleanroom, ESD, and contamination-control practices.
• Load, align, and probe wafers; execute approved test programs for ICs, ROICs, and infrared detector arrays.
• Perform electrical and temperature-controlled characterization using probe stations, cooled chucks, and standard test instrumentation.
• Operate and troubleshoot test equipment including parameter analyzers, SMUs, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Install, align, clean, and maintain probe cards, probe assemblies, chucks, microscopes, and manipulators.
• Perform routine calibration checks, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Build or modify test cables, interface boards, and simple fixtures under engineering direction.
• Data & Quality: Collect, document, and maintain accurate test data and wafer/lot/device traceability in ERP/MES and quality systems.
• Generate wafer maps, bin summaries, yield reports, and basic statistical summaries.
• Identify and communicate anomalous or trending test results to engineering.
• General: Follow cleanroom, ESD, safety, environmental, and applicable ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Support NPI, engineering test runs, characterization, and process improvements.
• Draft and update work instructions, setup sheets, and test procedures.
• Train and assist other operators/technicians and recommend improvements to test methods, fixturing, throughput, and data handling.
• Duties as assigned

Skills

Semiconductor testing

Probe stations

Electrical measurement

Cleanroom/ESD

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or technical certificate

Tools

Wafer prober

Keysight B1500

ERP/MES

Job description

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking a Probe Test Technician to perform electrical probe testing on wafers, dice, and infrared detector arrays in a cleanroom. You will set up wafer probe stations, align probe cards, and run programs for ICs and ROICs, generating wafer maps and yield data.

Excellent manual dexterity and ESD discipline are essential. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, data collection in ERP/MES systems, and collaboration with engineering on process improvements.