Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in WA

Common tasks

• Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
• Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
• Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
• Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
• Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
• Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
• Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
• Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
• Stamp, etch, or scribe identifying information on finished component according to specifications.
• Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.