Wafer Process Technicians

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term &

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

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

The role involves following SOPs, working with engineering and quality teams, and meeting safety and quality requirements while contributing to high-yield production and

Qualifications

• Associate degree/technical diploma or higher in a science or engineering-related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, semiconductor experience preferred.
• Basic computer and office skills.
• Must wear cleanroom suit; PPE required for chemical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to conduct manufacturing activities of compound semiconductor wafers in cleanroom conditions.
• Operate and maintain fabrication equipment (track coater, PECVD, grinder, AFM, SEM, WI, confocal microscope, robot).
• Work with wet benches or automatic wet tanks; handle and dispose of chemicals properly.
• Support routine PM and equipment checks.
• Identify deviations, document, report, and assist investigations.
• Support new product introduction and continuous improvement; meet hazardous materials and cleanroom quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

Associate degree/technical diploma

Tools

Track coater

PECVD

Grinder

AFM

SEM

Confocal microscope

Robot

Job description

SPD Wafer Technician

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Wafer 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 wafers and chemicals, and ensuring process integrity across key production steps. This role is critical to supporting high-yield, high-reliability semiconductor production and works closely with engineering and quality teams.

Pay Rate

$14.50 – $16.70 an hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Wednesday (alternating Sundays) 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday through Saturday (alternating Sundays) 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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.

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, and organized.
• 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.

About Automation Personnel Services

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® 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 Work For by 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

Equal Opportunity Employer