Dry Etch Process Technician (50358)
TITLE: DRY ETCH PROCESS TECHNICIAN
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
C SHIFT: FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY AND EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, 6:00AM-6:00PM
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, DRY ETCH PROCESSS ENGINEERING
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Department Manager or Director, the Process Technician provides support to the engineering teams in a specific functional area such as plating, thin film, FIB, CMP, or photolithography. The technician is responsible for assisting with module processes, preparing and maintaining recipes, reviewing and documenting process or procedures, and expediting and dispositioning prototype wafers; maintains process controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC), collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action. This position is located in Milpitas, California.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides support to the engineering teams in a specific process area
- Supports the module processes by preparing, maintaining, and setting up recipes to ensure an efficient and consistent process
- Reviews and documents processes and procedures; partners with engineering to implement changes effectively
- Expedites and dispositions prototype wafers
- Assists engineers to run process development experiments, collects and analyzes data, and recommends corrective action if required
- Reviews and maintains process controls using SPC and prepares charts and graphs
- Assists with routine troubleshooting and resolves basic process-related issues
- Participates in and recommends modifications to procedures or processes in support of continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborates with Engineering to qualify or approve new processes or procedures
- Performs inspections using FIB, AFM, or similar automated inspection tools
- Creates reports, charts, or graphs on an ad-hoc or routine basis
- Prepares daily pass down report for engineers and other process technicians
- Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level*