Process Technician

Canon U.S.A., Inc.•Hillsboro, OR

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Canon USA seeks a Process Technician to operate advanced Canon semiconductor equipment in a High volume semiconductor fabrication lab (“Fab”). You will monitor tool systems, analyze data, and operate equipment based on established operating procedures. If you have prior semiconductor manufacturing experience with strong attention to detail, this could be the job for you!!

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required, plus 2-4 years of related experience
Requires basic computer skills
Experience in monitoring tool systems, analyzing process data and reporting equipment issues
Position requires intermittent and long term work cycles; standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion and lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted. Lifting more than 25 lbs requires additional assistance
Requires excellent written and verbal communication
May be required to work at a computer terminal for long periods of time
May be exposed to atmospheric conditions (ie dust, fumes, noise, varying temperatures)
Demonstrate continued knowledge of Hazardous communications, regulations and requirements
Must be a self starter to engage vendor support for software escalations or troubleshooting
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with protective clothing, PPE
Ability to spend 80% - 100% of time in the fab and to stand up to 4 hours continuously
Ability to view and interpret images on computer monitors

Responsibilities

Operate and support advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a high volume fabrication environment
Ensure stable process performance, product quality, and tool reliability
Handle sensitive wafers and materials while maintaining strict cleanroom, safety and quality compliance standards
Monitor tool control dashboards, sensor I/O signals, alarms and optical inspection data to ensure stable and consistent process performance
Perform quality control testing, collect process data, and document operational conditions and experimental observations
Troubleshoot equipment alarms, process deviations, and system faults
Collaborate with process engineering and equipment teams to support process optimizations, hardware troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities
Maintain detailed process documentation and shift pass down reports
Communicate process status, issues and technical findings
Utilize MS 365 tools, Linux and Windows based systems to track process performance and analyze operational data