Technician IV (CDI Measurement)

SSB Phoenix East • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! UCT is looking for a talented Chemical Process Technician IV to join us in Phoenix, AZ! The Chemical Process Technician IV – CDI Operations performs advanced chemical cleaning, decontamination, inspection, and process verification activities supporting semiconductor chamber component refurbishment. This role serves as a technical leader within the CDI area, maintaining chemical tank chemistries, ensuring compliance with quality and contamination-control standards, approving process documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5–7+ years of experience in semiconductor services, chemical processing, cleanroom manufacturing, precision cleaning, plating, coatings, or related technical manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals and regulated process environments.
• Experience performing advanced inspections and quality verification activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain respirator certification.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Required to wear cleanroom garments, respirators, and other PPE.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning, scrubbing, masking, and inspection activities.
• Regular exposure to chemical processing environments and hazardous materials.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification, vocational training, or coursework in chemistry, manufacturing technology, engineering technology, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience serving as a lead technician, trainer, or subject matter expert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced chemical cleaning, stripping, etching, decontamination, coating preparation, and restoration processes on semiconductor chamber components.
• Operate and troubleshoot multiple wet process systems and cleaning lines with minimal supervision.
• Prepare, monitor, verify, and maintain chemical tank chemistries in accordance with approved process specifications.
• Conduct bath analysis, process checks, and chemistry adjustments to maintain process control.
• Execute specialized cleaning methods for customer-specific and technology-sensitive products.
• Support first-article, engineering, qualification, and R&D processing activities.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify product compliance.
• Review, verify, and approve travelers, process records, test data, and Certificates of Analysis (CoA) when authorized.
• Identify process deviations, contamination risks, quality concerns, and nonconforming conditions.
• Escalate quality issues and participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to contamination-control protocols and customer cleanliness requirements.
• Serve as a lead technician for assigned CDI process lines and work cells.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and work direction to Technician I, II, and III team members.
• Assist supervisors with prioritization of workflow and daily production activities.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new technicians.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Lean, 6S, Kaizen, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist Engineering and Operations teams with process validation, troubleshooting, and productivity improvements.
• Recommend improvements to processing methods, chemical usage, workflow efficiency, and contamination reduction.
• Safely handle, transport, store, and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and company requirements.
• Maintain compliance with PPE, respirator, cleanroom, environmental health and safety procedures.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and records required by UCT quality systems.
• Support packaging, preparation, and shipment of customer products as needed.
• May operate company vehicles for customer deliveries or site transfers when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED