Wafer Test Technician

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

3d•$33 - $46

About The Position

The Wafer Test Technician operates wafer-probing equipment and performs automated wafer-level test sequences in an R&D lab. The role involves loading and aligning wafers, operating the chuck, stepping through dies, aligning probe tips or probe cards, creating or loading wafer maps, and setting test coordinates and die locations. The technician performs repetitive probing and debugging, troubleshoots contact and probing issues, follows procedures, documents changes, and communicates test status and abnormalities to engineers. The position is also responsible for receiving, inspecting, labeling, tracking, storing, and shipping semiconductor wafers and engineering samples. It may involve work in a clean room with required personal protective equipment. The work is physically demanding and includes extended standing, movement through and work in tight spaces, and handling tools and equipment.

Requirements

Hands-on experience operating semi-automatic and fully automatic wafer probers.
Comfort with repetitive probing and debugging.
Comfort handling semiconductor wafers in an R&D lab.
Good communication skills.
Careful handling of wafers, probe tips, and electrical equipment, and adherence to lab procedures and protocols.
Ability to stand for extended periods; walk; work in tight spaces; bend, squat, twist, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders; and lift.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with noise sensitivity.
Ability to use hand and power tools and drive or operate heavy machinery, including forklifts.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when working in a clean room.

Responsibilities

Operate semi-automatic and fully automatic wafer probers.
Load and align wafers, operate the chuck, and perform die stepping.
Align probe tips and probe cards.
Create or load wafer maps and set test coordinates and die locations.
Run automated wafer-level test sequences and perform repetitive probing and debugging.
Troubleshoot basic contact and probing issues.
Follow procedures consistently and document changes.
Complete tests, report problems, and clearly communicate abnormalities and status to engineers.
Handle semiconductor wafers carefully and follow lab procedures and protocols.
Receive, inspect, label, track, store, and ship semiconductor wafers and engineering samples.