Clean Room Manufacturing Technician - 3rd Shift

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Goleta, CA

52d•$44,500 - $59,300•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the fab manager or shift leadership, the Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician performs hands-on semiconductor processing in a cleanroom environment. This role supports production flow, yield, and quality by executing wafer processes within lithography, cleaning, bonding, and vacuum-based operations. This is a 3rd shift position (11:00 PM-7:30 AM, Monday–Friday). Training will be on the first shift, and occasional future retraining will be required on first shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM Monday-Friday).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of semiconductor or cleanroom manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with 200mm wafer processing
Familiarity with MES/workflow tracking systems
Basic computer skills (Email, data entry, tracking)
Strong contamination awareness and attention to detail
Ability to follow strict process instructions (WI/SOP-driven work)
Effective communication across shifts
Problem-solving mindset with willingness to escalate early
Team-oriented and dependable
Standing/walking up to 8–10 hours per shift
Manual handling of wafer carriers and materials up to ~25 lbs
Fine motor skills for precision wafer handling
Ability to work in full cleanroom PPE
Visual acuity for inspection
Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor assigned tools to ensure stable production flow and WIP movement
Maintain strict adherence to cleanroom protocols, contamination control, and safety requirements
Handle 200mm wafers using approved methods (cassettes, tweezers, vacuum wands)
Record and track production data in MES systems, including SPC and equipment logs
Perform inspection and basic metrology to verify process output quality
Identify and escalate equipment issues, process deviations, or product risks
Support troubleshooting and corrective actions alongside engineering and senior technicians
Maintain accurate documentation for lot travelers, tool usage, and process runs
Focus on execution, flow, and schedule adherence rather than process development
Maintain strong issue detection and escalation discipline
Operate effectively with reduced engineering and support resources during off-hours
Ensure clean and accurate handoff to next shift