Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Recipes & Wafer Processing

• Supports creation, adjustments and/or verification of process recipes to support product development, including adjusting process time, RF power, pressure, gas flows, chemical mix, clean conditions, rotation speed, dispense volume, exposure dose, or focus at the direction of the engineering teams
• Perform troubleshooting of defect source and/or measurement analysis/failures to support process control and product quality
• Facilitates tool repeatability & reproducibility and tool control with guidance from Integration/development engineering teams to identify solutions
• Work closely with process engineers and integration engineers to understand specifications and deliver processing solutions
• Respond to inquiries or requests from process or integration engineers

Tool Management

• Perform process tool qualifications based on set up instructions
• Conduct tool troubleshooting/system recoveries when process failures occur. Follow Out-of-Control Action Plan to resolve common failure modes
• Monitor tool health and notify maintenance / tool owners when errors occur
• Calibrate robots to correct handling issues

Training & Documentation

• Train other technicians on process tool operation
• Create/update operations, recipe creation, and tool recovery documentation
• Provide detailed pass-down to other shifts, process engineering and integration teams

Manufacturing Operations Assistance

• Run product through process tools
• Conduct basic wafer inspections using microscopes, bright light, CDSEM, or AFM
• Supports priorities of product flow through processing area at the direction of operations leadership
• Perform tool setup for various mode changes

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and Associates Degree; or equivalent
• 5+ years of semiconductor experience is preferred
• Experience working with engineers
• Good problem solving skills, flexibility and agility

Work Environment

Roughly 90% of day is spent in the Fab, which a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment that requires the use of a full-body gown, over-boots, over-hood, safety glasses, and ESD equipment. Frequent gowning and de-gowning is required. Frequent interruptions, static noise, and alarms (auditory and flashing lights) can be expected.

Physical Demands

• Constantly in a stationary position, often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods
• Constantly viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods
• Frequently walking around the Fab for prolonged periods
• Occasionally required to push and/or pull 40+ lbs objects, such as tool components
• Frequently required to lift 40+ lbs and occasionally carry that amount short distances
• Frequently required reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, and stoop to access and work on tools in the Fab
  • May often require repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Frequently required to handle items using small ranges of motion (e.g. fingers and hands) and large ranges of motion (e.g., full-arms and shoulders) for carrying cassettes and lot boxes

Why Skorpios?

At Skorpios, you will be at the forefront of the silicon photonics revolution. We offer the chance to work on truly disruptive technology that is changing how the world connects. You will be part of a team where technical excellence is celebrated and where your contributions have a direct impact on the success of our next-generation product lines.

Skorpios offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Gym Membership Discounts

Export Control / ITAR Statement: This position is located at a facility that operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be 'U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a 'U.S. person' as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, protected leave status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As a federal contractor, Skorpios Technologies, Inc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Work Environment

Roughly 90% of day is spent in the Fab, which a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment that requires the use of a full-body gown, over-boots, over-hood, safety glasses, and ESD equipment. Frequent gowning and de-gowning is required. Frequent interruptions, static noise, and alarms (auditory and flashing lights) can be expected.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

Authorization may be required to release covered technology to employees who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.

Compensation and Benefits

Skorpios embraces a Total Compensation philosophy that includes a base salary and eligibility for overtime for non-exempt roles.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement. Highlights include healthcare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

Expected salary range: $22.00 – $35.00 per hour , depending on qualifications and experience.

The actual starting rate will be determined based on role-related criteria, including educational qualifications or equivalent experience, relevant work history, and the skills required for the role.