Semiconductor Wafer Technician (Nights)

Kforce is seeking a Semiconductor Wafer Technician (Nights) in Chandler, AZ, to join their Fab operations team. This role involves performing equipment engineering for advanced semiconductor products, including running qualifications, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement. The technician will work with sensitive equipment and hazardous chemicals, requiring attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the semiconductor field or an A.S. degree in Science or Engineering.

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the semiconductor field or A.S. degree in Science or Engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot out-of-control conditions and perform OCAP.
• Perform preventative maintenance and recipe adjustments.
• Work around sensitive equipment and hazardous chemicals safely.
• Ability to lift 20-25lbs (50-75lbs for Maintenance Technicians).
• Willingness to work nights.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with AMAT Centura 5200/5500, Producer, Mirra Mesa platforms.
• Experience with Gasonics Ashers, Semi-Tool electroplating, AVP Diffusion, SEZ Cleans, and KLA Metrology equipment.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance.
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel).
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project).

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Semiconductor Wafer Technician (Nights) in Chandler, AZ. You will be working on our Fab operations team and perform Equipment Engineering for innovative advanced semiconductor products.

Responsibilities:

• Attention to detail is a requirement; Verification of lot/tool status
• Running qualifications on production equipment; Evaluating qualification data using statistical analysis tools to verify quality; Running production lots on tools
• Sustaining - Troubleshooting when out of control conditions for lots and/or tools occurs and performing OCAP (out of control action plans); Performing recipe adjustments and other corrective measures for lots and/or tools per engineering instructions
• Maintenance - Performing preventative maintenance (such as standard consumable changes) on various types of manufacturing equipment; Troubleshooting of minor hardware/software issues on tools
• Forming/executing plans for continuous improvements on tools or processes within the manufacturing environment
• Work around sensitive equipment and hazardous chemicals and maintain the safety of themselves and others around them
• Continually required to stand, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, talk and hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must be willing to work nights

Requirements:

• A.S. degree in Science or Engineering or job experience in associated fields or a minimum of 5 years of experience in the semiconductor field
• Familiarity with AMAT Centura 5200/5500, Producer, Mirra Mesa platforms, Gasonics Ashers, Semi-Tool electroplating, AVP Diffusion, SEZ Cleans and KLA Metrology equipment is a plus
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
• Exhibit good and open communication skills; be able to work within cross-functional teams
• Must be able to handle long hours on your feet and cover distances within the factory to run all manufacturing equipment in multiple bays
• Must be able to lift 20-25lbs (weight of lot boxes); Maintenance Technicians must be able to lift 50-75lbs to perform standard consumable changes and parts replacement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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