Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Role Overview & What They Do

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

• Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
• Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
• Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.

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Salary Distribution

Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.