Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Semiconductor FAB Technician
Location: Fremont, CA
Job Summary
The Semiconductor FAB Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment used in semiconductor wafer fabrication. The role involves working in a cleanroom environment to support manufacturing processes, ensure equipment uptime, and maintain product quality according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Operate semiconductor fabrication tools (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, diffusion, metrology) following defined SOPs.
- Perform routine equipment start-up, calibration, and shutdown procedures.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as scheduled.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve minor equipment or process issues.
- Collaborate with equipment and process engineers for advanced troubleshooting and yield improvement.
2. Process & Quality Control
- Adhere strictly to process specifications and quality standards.
- Perform in-line inspections and measurements to ensure wafer quality.
- Record process data and enter information into MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
- Monitor equipment alarms and respond to deviations promptly.
- Support root cause analysis for process excursions or defects.
3. Safety & Cleanroom Compliance
- Maintain strict cleanroom discipline and follow contamination control procedures.
- Handle chemicals, gases, and materials safely per EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) guidelines.
- Participate in safety training and report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
4. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate logs of operations, maintenance, and incidents.
- Assist in developing and updating work instructions and checklists.
- Provide feedback to engineers to improve process stability and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Semiconductor Technology.
- 1–3 years of experience in semiconductor FAB operations or related high-tech manufacturing preferred.
- Familiarity with equipment such as CVD, PVD, RTP, CMP, Etch, Lithography, or Metrology tools.
- Basic understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control), vacuum systems, and cleanroom protocols.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts and cleanroom environments (Class 10/1000).
- Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience using MES, SPC, and yield management systems.
- Knowledge of semiconductor process flow and defect analysis.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow technical instructions.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems.
Work Environment
- Cleanroom environment requiring gowning, mask, and safety equipment.
- Exposure to high-purity gases, vacuum tools, and chemical processing systems.
- Shift-based operation (Day/Night).