Electrical Engineer I

Columbus Technologies and Services Inc•Greenbelt, MD

8d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Columbus Technologies & Services is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Semiconductor/MEMS Fabrication Technician to support microfabrication operations. The position involves working in a cleanroom, operating semiconductor processing and metrology equipment, executing critical process steps, assisting engineers with testing and troubleshooting, and supporting the flow and quality of MEMS device manufacturing. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring attendance Monday through Friday, with significant time spent in the cleanroom. The role is a W2 position with full benefits and an estimated ongoing duration. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders. The stated U.S. base salary range is $30–$45 per hour plus benefits; pay within the range depends on work location and job-related skills, experience, education, or training.

Requirements

Associate's degree in electronics, mechanical technology, semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED with equivalent hands-on industry experience.
At least 1 year of hands-on experience operating equipment in a semiconductor or MEMS fabrication cleanroom environment.
Hands-on experience with photolithography equipment, including spin coaters, exposure tools (mask aligners, steppers, or E-beam), and automated or manual development benches.
Experience loading, operating, and monitoring thin-film deposition equipment, including physical vapor deposition (thermal/e-beam evaporation and sputtering), PECVD, thermal oxidation furnaces, and ALD.
Ability to safely handle hazardous chemicals for wet chemical etching, and experience operating plasma-based dry etching (RIE, DRIE) and specialty vapor-phase etching (vapor HF and XeF2) tools.
Proficiency in wafer inspection and film measurement using optical/electron microscopy, ellipsometry, stress measurement tools, profilometers, and electrical probing stations.
Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Strict adherence to cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures in Class 10 to 1000 environments.
Basic understanding of MEMS structures, fabrication flows, fragile wafer handling, and semiconductor tools.
Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical problem-solving skills, record keeping, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Execute defined MEMS microfabrication process steps (lot travelers) accurately, safely, and consistently.
Monitor tool performance, perform basic equipment troubleshooting, and escalate complex process or hardware issues to the fabrication lead.
Perform routine equipment calibrations, basic preventative maintenance, and tool qualifications.
Document processing results, measurements, and tool data in logs or tracking spreadsheets according to industry standards.
Collaborate with process engineers, equipment maintenance, and design teams to support process integration and test runs.
Participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.