2027 PTAP Process Technician Apprenticeship Program

TSMC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

TSMC Arizona is hiring Process Technician Apprentices for its 2027 cohort in a two-year Technician Apprenticeship Program. The program combines supervised on-the-job training with a mentor, related technical instruction delivered by an education partner in a classroom or online, and personal and professional development. Training aligns with TSMC AZ and national standards. Apprentices are full-time TSMC AZ employees and are expected to participate in both work and educational programs, follow company policies, and make satisfactory progress in the apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, a Process Technician Apprentice will work in an office-based operations environment, monitor wafer processing, respond to alarms and real-time issues by analyzing situations and following SOPs, and use manufacturing systems and data analysis tools. The role supports production efficiency and quality by working with teams and leadership, following and supporting procedures, identifying bottlenecks, helping improve production flow, assisting engineers as needed, and maintaining handover information. Apprentices will learn relevant wafer, handover, and other company systems and use Microsoft Office applications. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
High school diploma or GED.
Updated resume.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Energetic, proactive, and positive, with a can-do and friendly personality.
Basic computer skills.
Typing speed of at least 25 words per minute.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Team-building attitude, respect for others, and team spirit.
Eagerness to continuously learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Work safely in accordance with applicable TSMC AZ policies and division-specific work rules.
Comply with company absenteeism and tardiness policies at work and school.
Attend and participate in related instructional and educational programs and maintain the highest possible grades as required.
Participate actively and demonstrate dedication to on-the-job and classroom training.
Track training hours using work records or a logbook and inform a supervisor of training deficiencies.
Demonstrate dedication and interest in learning the occupation and respect for the skilled journey person(s) providing training and supervision.
Comply with the Apprenticeship Agreement and TSMC AZ written work rules, policies, procedures, and employee handbook performance expectations.
Monitor wafer processing, analyze alarms and situations, and follow SOPs to address real-time issues.
Use online manufacturing systems and data-analysis tools to support operations.
Work with the team and leadership to manage production efficiency and quality, identify bottlenecks or issues, and develop solutions that support production goals.
Cooperate with manufacturing teams to improve production flow through SOPs for abnormal product handling.
Assist engineers when needed.
Maintain handover content and summarize problems encountered during handover.
Apply module defect codes, identify trends, conduct production analysis, and mitigate production risk in alignment with daily goals.
Take on additional responsibilities based on business needs.