Semiconductor Process Technician

Blackwatch International • Sacramento, CA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a career defining role as a Foundry Semiconductor Process Technician at Blackwatch, supporting the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) - the Department of War’s (DoW) primary semiconductor Foundry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside senior semiconductor equipment and process engineers developing and delivering leading-edge technical solutions through microelectronics research, design, prototypes, and product support. As a Semiconductor Process Technician, you'll receive comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to support a variety of tasks, including maintaining legacy systems and cutting-edge semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment critical to our mission. This position is ideal for recent graduates with mechanical and technical aptitude who are eager to launch their careers in a high-tech industry. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Basic mathematics, and chemistry knowledge.
• Flexibly to work or train on new tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment wearing gloves and cleanroom suit.
• Ability to lift 25lbs and may require standing/bending/stooping/crawling/climbing.
• Basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or 2-year technical certificate, or higher, in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, electronics, or mechatronics (STEM).
• Equivalent military training/experience or discipline in electronics, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, etc.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes such as dry etch, wet etch, photolithography, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition, ion implantation, oxidation/diffusion, metal, and package assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain tool qualification and operation certifications.
• Perform operator preventive maintenance under the supervision of equipment/process engineers.
• Perform wafer process setup and qualification activities.
• Provide technical assistance for process development.
• Perform wafer retrievals and minor equipment recovery.
• Measure and inspect wafers utilizing metrology tools (i.e. precision microscope, profilometer, ellipsometer, particle measurement tools, etc.).
• Operate and maintain chemical baths and wet processing equipment.
• Perform processes safely utilizing established operating standards and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager or lead.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed