Process Technician -Thin Film

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

The Thin Film Department is seeking highly motivated individuals. Successful candidates will possess a strong technical background and the capability to sustain and continuously improve processes. Duties include daily process sustaining and multi-tasking in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. As a process technician, the successful candidate must be able to work any shift within a compressed 12-hour shift structure, be available for routine shift rotation, work in a cleanroom environment, and possess a high AQ (Adversity Quotient) to embrace the challenges of this position. 

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with manufacture, process and equipment engineers to achieve fab moves requirement and maintain operation line.
• Daily process sustaining, including E-muc recovery, maintain in-line/off-line monitor performance to make sure stable process/ good quality on wafers processed and outlier tool issue resolved.
• Proactively apply “Stop and Fix” when seeing signals to prevent more wafers impacted by a potential event.
• Keep escalating system weakness or chronic issue for owners to follow up for continuous improvement. 

Requirements:

• 3 years and above relevant experience in semiconductor fab in Thin Film area.
• Excellent oral and written communication and computer skills including MS Office & Windows.
• High AQ (Adversity Quotient) to accept challenges from work.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated individual with good ownership.
• Open minded team player and willing to take challenges.
• Data and goal driven mindset.
• Familiar with Poseidon Fab operation system, SPC, EMS and RMS.
• Familiar with CVD/PVD process and tool platform including AMAT-Centura/HDP/RTA/Endura/CVD_TIN/WCVD and NVLS-Altus/Sequal. 

Personal Attributes:

• Teamwork skills across diverse and remote teams.
• Proactive and adaptable to shifting priorities for our needs.
• Expert in diagnosing and resolving complex issues.
• Must be self-motivated and have ability to multi-task in a high-paced/high stress situations.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work independently with minimum instruction.

Work Location & Schedule:

On-site at Camas, Washington, Monday–Friday. Position typically assigned to a 12-hour day or night shift compressed work week schedule with 3 days on one week and 4 days on the next. 

Eligibility:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Employment contingent on background check and drug screening (excludes cannabis).

Pay Transparency & Other Compensation:

At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $26.95 and $36.49 per hour. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $26.95 - $39.65 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMC’s total compensation package also includes market-competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.

TSMC's total compensation package also includes profit sharing and incentive bonuses, tuition assistance, and accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually their first year.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) plan with employer match and the ability to participate in the employee stock purchase program.

Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.

If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email recruitingwa@tsmc.com or visit our benefits site.

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