Front End Technician

General Description:
Join a team in the fabrication of world class semiconductor based infrared detectors. Hands-on semiconductor wafer fabrication in a Class 10 cleanroom.

Essential Duties:
Perform, develop, and refine fabrication processes.
Inspect product at critical steps. Troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
Work closely with senior technical staff to perform experiments and document experimental findings.
Collect and analyze experimental data.
Work with unit process engineers in order to fabricate wafer lots and execute experiments.

Required Skills:
Skill in hands-on processing of semiconductor devices and circuits.
Experience with wet chemical etching; RIE/ICP etching; PECVD deposition; metal evaporation; sputtering; and microscope, profilometry, and SEM inspection of wafers is a plus.
Processes associated with semiconductor device and IC fabrication
Strong observation, documentation and communication skills
Productivity software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must be able to work with little supervision and be a strong team player.

Required Education:
AS in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field, OR 3+ years experience in a related field

Physical Requirements:
Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity