Senior Process Technician - Fab Etch POH

Role details

Senior Process Technician – Thin Films (Fab 25, Shift Position) Location: Austin, Texas Department: Films-Etch Operations Shift: C Shift: Thursday through Saturday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55AM - 7:10PM. Overview Fab 25 is looking for a skilled and reliable Process Technician to support daily Thin Films–Etch production operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical experience, proficiency in SPC, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced manufacturing environment. This role involves hands on problem solving, equipment monitoring, process support, and communication across operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Address particle and thickness failures on production and qualification wafers. Assist operators with issues impacting production flow (test wafers, quals, etc.). Provide and receive daily area status updates during shift change. Support equipment maintenance in identifying and resolving process related issues. Partner with process engineers on projects and improvement initiatives. Analyze inline process data (thickness, particle counts) and define action plans for equipment recovery. Run production tools as needed to maintain output targets.

Required Qualifications

AA degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of directly related semiconductor manufacturing experience. Strong proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC). Ability to interpret, follow, and adhere to company specifications and standard practices. Ability to receive and deliver complex written and verbal instructions. Strong interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, and effective problem solving. Proven reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast paced production environment. Capability to recommend potential spec changes or process improvements to module owners.

Preferred Experience Experience in Thin Films Operations, or process related experience. Hands on experience with Novellus, INOVA, Endura, P5000, Producer platforms. Familiarity with Metro equipment and adjustments, SPC, OCAPs, and standard work. E3 experience a plus.