Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
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Work Activities
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Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
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Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
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Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
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Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.
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Etch, lap, polish, or grind wafers or ingots to form circuitry and change conductive properties, using etching, lapping, polishing, or grinding equipment.
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Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
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Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
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Load semiconductor material into furnace.
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Monitor operation and adjust controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties, using computer terminals.
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Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
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Count, sort, and weigh processed items.
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Calculate etching time based on thickness of material to be removed from wafers or crystals.
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Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
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Align photo mask pattern on photoresist layer, expose pattern to ultraviolet light, and develop pattern, using specialized equipment.
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Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.
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Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
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Stamp, etch, or scribe identifying information on finished component according to specifications.
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Operate saw to cut remelt into sections of specified size or to cut ingots into wafers.
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Scribe or separate wafers into dice.
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Connect reactor to computer, using hand tools and power tools.
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Mount crystal ingots or wafers on blocks or plastic laminate, using special mounting devices, to facilitate their positioning in the holding fixtures of sawing, drilling, grinding or sanding equipment.
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Attach ampoule to diffusion pump to remove air from ampoule, and seal ampoule, using blowtorch.
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Measure and weigh amounts of crystal growing materials, mix and grind materials, load materials into container, and monitor processing procedures to help identify crystal growing problems.
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Locate crystal axis of ingot, and draw orientation lines on ingot, using x-ray equipment, drill, and sanding machine.
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Education High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training 1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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Realistic: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Cooperation
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Dependability
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Stress Tolerance
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Concern for Others
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Semiconductor testers
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Semiconductor process systems
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Calibrated resistance measuring equipment
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Blow torch
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Antistatic wrist straps
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Office suite software
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Industrial control software
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Development environment software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Analytical or scientific software
