2027 PTAP Process Technician Apprenticeship Program

TSMC•USA-Arizona, AZ

About The Position

TSMC Arizona is recruiting Process Technician apprentices for its 2027 Technician Apprenticeship Program. This two-year program combines structured 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. The program is aligned with industry standards and combines elements of TSMC’s Taiwan-based training programs and U.S.-based apprenticeship models. Apprentices are full-time TSMC AZ employees and learn alongside experienced mentors, coaches, and leaders. After successful completion, apprentices are expected to perform functions in their specific apprenticeship field. Process Technicians work in an office-based operations environment, monitoring wafer processing and responding to alarms and real-time issues by analyzing situations and following standard operating procedures. They use Microsoft Office and internal manufacturing systems, work with teams and leadership to support production efficiency and quality, identify production issues and bottlenecks, and assist engineers as needed. Apprentices are expected to follow company safety rules, policies, procedures, and the Apprenticeship Agreement; attend and participate in instructional programs; maintain required academic progress; track training hours; and demonstrate dedication to learning.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Provide an updated resume.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Demonstrate an energetic, proactive, positive, can-do, and friendly attitude.
Have basic computer skills.
Type at least 25 words per minute.
Be able to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Be able to follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
Have excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Have outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrate a team-building attitude, respect for others, team spirit, and 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.
Be involved and show dedication to training both on the job and in the classroom.
Track training hours using work records or a logbook and inform the supervisor of any deficiencies in apprenticeship training.
Show dedication and interest in learning the occupation, and respect the skilled journey persons who train and supervise the apprentice.
Comply with the Apprenticeship Agreement and TSMC AZ written work rules, policies, and procedures.
Work in an office-based operations environment, multitasking across as many as 25 online manufacturing systems and data analysis.
Monitor wafer processing, respond to alarms by analyzing situations, and follow SOPs to handle real-time issues.
Use Microsoft Office products and learn to use handover, wafer-related, and other internal systems.
Work with teams and leadership to manage production efficiency and quality, identify bottlenecks or issues, and develop solutions that support production goals.
Cooperate with Manufacturing to improve production flow through SOPs for abnormal product handling.
Assist engineers when needed.
Prepare handover content and summarize problems encountered during handover.
Apply more than 50 module defect codes per module, identify trends, perform production analysis, and mitigate production risk in support of daily goals.
Perform additional responsibilities based on business needs.