Process Technician III

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Role Summary

A Process Technician (PT) is a critical lab and manufacturing support role that works closely with Process Engineers to execute experiments run process tools and ensure highquality repeatable results. Process Technicians enable engineers to focus on process development by owning tool operation wafer handling experiment execution and firstlevel troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Experiment Execution

• Execute process experiments defined by Process Engineers using lab systems such as Process Tech Requests (PTR) or Lab MES.
• Follow defined travelers recipes and stepbystep experiment instructions to run wafers through tools and metrology flows.
• Move wafers or FOUPs between locations and tools as required for experiments.

Tool Operation & Lab Support

• Operate semiconductor lab tools (e.g. etch deposition metrology FIB SEM depending on assignment).
• Perform sample preparation techniques prior to tool loading when required.
• Monitor tool status process progress and experiment completion.

Quality Documentation & Communication

• Ensure experiments are executed accurately safely and according to documented requirements.
• Update request status (New In Progress Delayed On Hold Completed) and provide justifications when needed.
• Communicate clearly with Process Engineers regarding issues delays or required clarifications.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Support

• Identify basic tool or process issues and escalate appropriately.
• Work with vendors or engineering teams to support troubleshooting and equipment recovery.
• Support improved turnaround time and lab efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

Collaboration & Lab Operations

• Partner closely with Process Engineers to enable successful product and process development.
• Coordinate with metrology operators and other lab personnel to complete experiment flows.
• Contribute to a collaborative lab environment with strong internal customer focus.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree technical certificate or equivalent handson experience in semiconductor manufacturing lab operations or engineering support.
• Comfort working with lab tools wafers FOUPs and structured procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented instructions precisely.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for engineer and team interaction.
• Ability to work in cleanroom or lab environments and follow safety protocols.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience as a Process Technician Manufacturing Technician or Lab Technician.
• Familiarity with MES PTR systems or lab workflow tools.
• Experience supporting etch deposition or metrology tools.
• Willingness to support shiftbased or flexible schedules depending on lab needs.

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