Process Technician
Temecula, CA - USA
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities:
Recipes & Wafer Processing
- Supports creation adjustments and/or verification of process recipes to support product development including adjusting process time RF power pressure gas flows chemical mix clean conditions rotation speed dispense volume exposure dose or focus at the direction of the engineering teams
- Perform troubleshooting of defect source and/or measurement analysis/failures to support process control and product quality
- Facilitates tool repeatability & reproducibility and tool control with guidance from Integration/development engineering teams to identify solutions
- Work closely with process engineers and integration engineers to understand specifications and deliver processing solutions
- Respond to inquiries or requests from process or integration engineers
Tool Management
- Perform process tool qualifications based on set up instructions
- Conduct tool troubleshooting/system recoveries when process failures occur. Follow Out-of-Control Action Plan to resolve common failure modes
- Monitor tool health and notify maintenance / tool owners when errors occur
- Calibrate robots to correct handling issues
Training & Documentation
- Train other technicians on process tool operation
- Create/update operations recipe creation and tool recovery documentation
- Provide detailed pass-down to other shifts process engineering and integration teams
Manufacturing Operations Assistance
- Run product through process tools
- Conduct basic wafer inspections using microscopes bright light CDSEM or AFM
- Supports priorities of product flow through processing area at the direction of operations leadership
- Perform tool setup for various mode changes
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma and Associates Degree; or equivalent
- 5 years of semiconductor experience is preferred
- Experience working with engineers
- Good problem solving skills flexibility and agility
Work Environment
Roughly 90% of day is spent in the Fab which a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment that requires the use of a full-body gown over-boots over-hood safety glasses and ESD equipment. Frequent gowning and de-gowning is required. Frequent interruptions static noise and alarms (auditory and flashing lights) can be expected.
Physical Demands
- Constantly in a stationary position often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods
- Constantly viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods
- Frequently walking around the Fab for prolonged periods
- Occasionally required to push and/or pull 40 lbs objects such as tool components
- Frequently required to lift 40 lbs and occasionally carry that amount short distances
- Frequently required reach bend twist squat kneel and stoop to access and work on tools in the Fab
- May often require repetitive motions involving the wrists hands and/or fingers
- Frequently required to handle items using small ranges of motion (e.g. fingers and hands) and large ranges of motion (e.g. full-arms and shoulders) for carrying cassettes and lot boxes
Why Skorpios
At Skorpios you will be at the forefront of the silicon photonics revolution. We offer the chance to work on truly disruptive technology that is changing how the world connects. You will be part of a team where technical excellence is celebrated and where your contributions have a direct impact on the success of our next-generation product lines.
Skorpios offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Gym Membership Discounts
Export Control / ITAR Statement: This position is located at a facility that operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee.
Skorpios Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age (40 and over) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status protected leave status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
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Work Environment
Roughly 90% of day is spent in the Fab which a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment that requires the use of a full-body gown over-boots over-hood safety glasses and ESD equipment. Frequent gowning and de-gowning is required. Frequent interruptions static noise and alarms (auditory and flashing lights) can be expected.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements
Authorization may be required to release covered technology to employees who are not U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents asylees or refugees.
Compensation and Benefits
Skorpios embraces a Total Compensation philosophy that includes a base salary and eligibility for overtime for non-exempt roles.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee health welfare and retirement. Highlights include healthcare benefits a 401(k) savings plan and paid time off.
Expected salary range: $22.00 $35.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
The actual starting rate will be determined based on role-related criteria including educational qualifications or equivalent experience relevant work history and the skills required for the role.
Required Experience:
IC