Wafer Fab Technician-1st Shift

Excelitas Technologies•Billerica, MA
•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Excelitas is seeking a 1st Shift Wafer Fabrication Processing Technician to contribute to new technology and product development for its optical engine products. The Billerica, Massachusetts facility designs and manufactures advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. The role involves operating semiconductor processing equipment and carrying products through wafer manufacturing steps in a low-volume, high-mix environment. Processing work includes photolithography, metallization, scribing, and optical-layer evaporation. The position is based at the Billerica facility and has scheduled weekday hours from Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of proven experience as a Wafer Processing Technician or in a similar role.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor processing technologies and cleanroom protocols.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-mix environment.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Willingness to work shifts as needed.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or person.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

  • Operate sophisticated semiconductor processing equipment.
  • Prepare wafers, operate photo aligner and track systems, perform chemical cleaning, and conduct wafer inspection and measurement during photolithography.
  • Prepare and clean wafers, load wafers, perform metal deposition, and measure thickness during metallization.
  • Perform wafer scribing and demounting, and conduct visual inspection.
  • Operate equipment and vacuum chambers for optical-layer evaporation.
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