Wafer Fab Operator

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

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Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Set up and operate production equipment while following production priorities
• Perform data entry and visual quality control
• Collaborate with team to resolve quality and productivity challenges
• Work in a class 10 clean room environment.
  - Able to wear full body clean room protective clothing as well as personal protective safety gear.
• Transfer of silicon wafers from storage containers to Teflon, quartz, or metal cassettes using automated transfer tools.
• Monitor Semiconductor equipment for indicators of correct processing, and/or alarms as they occur.
• Immerse cassettes of wafers into chemical and water baths.
• Perform various wafer measurements, make calculations, and enter data into SPC (Statistical Process Control) systems. React as needed to limit warnings and alarms.
• Properly complete documentation, both online and written, as trained.
• Visually inspect wafers to detect defects and other irregularities.
• Contribute to ongoing area improvement projects, as experience develops.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, leads, and supervisors.
• Follow all specified procedures: Safety, Cleanroom, Chemical & Wafer Handling procedures

All of these duties are performed in a Clean Room environment. This requires the wearing of a clean room suit, which is a full body jumpsuit, hood, safety glasses, surgical gloves and surgical mask. The environment does not allow the use of makeup, hairspray, hair gel, perfume or cologne.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Follow written procedures and verbal directions in English accurately
• Walk/Stand frequently throughout 12-hour shift
• Walks up and down stairs frequently
• Lifts above head with two hands and manipulates wafer boxes using fingers
• Pushes and pulls carts with loads up to 25 pounds
• Sees colors (red, green, blue, white) and flashing alarms, if safety warnings occur
• Hears and responds immediately to equipment alarms
• Performs all duties while wearing cleanroom garments such as full-body jumpsuit, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, face masks, hairnets, hoods and cleanroom shoes
• The cleanroom prohibits the use of personal cell phones, makeup, hairspray, hair gel, perfume, and cologne.
• Highschool Diploma (Equivalent or GED)

SCHEDULE: ADI Wilmington is a 24 hour/day, 7 days/week manufacturing facility. Excellent attendance and punctuality are an absolute requirement in these full-time, compressed work week (CWW) schedules. All shifts require working either Saturday or Sunday.

The CWW shift and hours are as follows:

• D1 shift* - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 6:30AM-6:30PM
• N1 shift -- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 6:30PM - 6:30AM ( Base + 12.8% Weighted Average Differential)
• D2 shift* - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday 6:30AM-6:30PM
• N2 shift -- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday 6:30PM - 6:30AM ( Base + 18.5% Weighted Average Differential)

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

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Job Req Type: Experienced


Required Travel: No


Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $20 to $26.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.