Photolithography Equipment Technician

Requirements

Department: Manufacturing Engineering – What you'll do

• Disposition discrepant photolithography material quickly and react to priority lot holds
• Respond to out-of-control events by following established OCAPs
• Analyze failed runs to find the source of process errors; work with Engineering to recommend process changes
• Support new equipment qualification
• Assist in developing key technologies
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects in yield, operational efficiency and cost Required - AA in science, math or a related field, OR equivalent experience as a Process Specialist
• Working knowledge of SPC and statistics
• Strong written and verbal communication (works across multiple manufacturing sections)
• Technical writing, computers, problem solving and organization Preferred
• Self-disciplined and highly motivated
• Handles multiple high-priority projects and tasks
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing, especially photolithography
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• Screening rules and dealbreakers

This is a PROCESS technician, not equipment maintenance: rate up photolithography process techs, process specialists and lithography engineering techs who disposition material, run OCAPs, analyze failed lots and use SPC. Semiconductor fab experience required. Photolithography (coat/develop tracks, steppers/scanners, CD/overlay metrology) is a plus, NOT a must-have (client confirmed 10/22); don't mark candidates down for lacking litho or specific tool brands.

Must have an AA in science/math/related OR clear equivalent process-specialist experience. Working SPC and statistics knowledge is required. Pure operators who only run lots and don't analyze or disposition are a weak fit (3 or lower). Must be OK with permanent night shift (6 PM–6 AM, Thu–Sat + every other Wed). Strong communicators and technical writers rate higher. Pay goes up to $50/hr, so experienced process techs and early-career engineers are within range.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Selling points

High visibility across the organization Projects that touch every part of the fab Compressed schedule: 3–4 nights a week 3 openings Bloomington, MN, 5 minutes from MSP airport