Process Engineer/Technician I

Akkodis is seeking a Process Engineer/Technician I for a Contract job with a client in Milpitas, CA. The ideal candidate will support advanced semiconductor research and development initiatives by executing wafer fabrication processes, conducting process characterization activities, and collaborating with engineering teams to accelerate technology development programs. Rate Range: $28/hour to $30/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Process Engineer/Technician I job responsibilities include:

• Execute semiconductor wafer processing activities within advanced cleanroom manufacturing and research environments.
• Process wafer lots through multiple fabrication modules, including e-beam lithography, optical lithography, thin film deposition, dry etch, wet processing, and chemical mechanical polishing (CMP).
• Perform lithography activities including resist coating, exposure, development, inspection, and process setup.
• Support thin film deposition processes utilizing technologies such as ALD, PVD, CVD, and related semiconductor manufacturing techniques.
• Execute dry etch and wet etch processes while assisting with process development, optimization, and characterization efforts.
• Conduct semiconductor metrology, defect inspections, and process verification activities utilizing characterization and inspection tools.
• Collect, analyze, document, and communicate process data, experimental results, and manufacturing observations.
• Support design of experiments (DOE) execution, process learning cycles, and technology development activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of semiconductor cleanroom experience supporting wafer fabrication, process development, or manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor process technologies including e-beam lithography, optical lithography, thin film deposition, RIE/ICP etch processes, CMP, wet processing, and semiconductor metrology.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute wafer lots, process experiments, and semiconductor fabrication activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within semiconductor research and development or pilot-line manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting advanced device fabrication and semiconductor process development programs.
• Knowledge of process integration methodologies and experimental split management techniques.
• Familiarity with characterization tools and techniques including SEM, profilometry, ellipsometry, and electrical testing measurements.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Anand.Thakur@akkodisgroup.com

Pay Details: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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