Senior Engineering Technician, Process Engineering

ASM•Phoenix, AZ

16d

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Technician supports process engineers in the key product unit (KPU), working with thin film deposition equipment and metrology tools for semiconductor packaging applications. The role contributes to research and development activities advancing semiconductor process innovations and to continuous improvement of equipment and workflows. The technician operates processing equipment and metrology tools using defined recipes, supports wafer fabrication and experiment setup, collects and documents data, and conducts basic analysis. The role also involves technical troubleshooting and coordination with internal and cross-functional teams and external collaborators. The technician is expected to follow EHS standards, use required PPE, and handle equipment and materials in accordance with quality standards. Flexibility to support a swing shift and/or weekend schedule is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, a specialized associate degree, or equivalent professional training in materials science and analytical techniques, engineering technology, physics, or a related field.
1–2 years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor R&D, manufacturing, or failure analysis laboratory environment.
Experience operating metrology tools for thin film characterization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Office applications.
Ability to interpret engineering instructions and sample preparation and submission requirements.
Ability to work independently on wafer fabrication, experiment setup, data collection, and documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with teammates and cross-functional coworkers.
Flexibility to support swing shift and/or weekend schedules.

Nice To Haves

Sample preparation experience using precision cleaving tools.

Responsibilities

Support process engineers with thin film deposition equipment and metrology tools for semiconductor packaging applications.
Participate in research and development activities advancing semiconductor process innovations and improving equipment.
Coordinate with team members on support needs and provide feedback to improve workflows.
Follow EHS standards and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
Use required personal protective equipment and handle equipment and materials in accordance with operating instructions and quality standards.
Set up experiments and conduct wafer fabrication work.
Operate advanced processing equipment and metrology tools using defined recipes.
Collect experiment results, capture measurements, document work, and conduct basic analysis.
Interpret engineering instructions and sample preparation and submission requirements.
Communicate and coordinate workflow planning and arrangements with internal teams and external collaborators.
Assist with technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement of process-related actions.