Semiconductor Processing Technicians
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.
About the profession
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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Personality Fit
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Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$68K
Top Salary
8+
Years
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $31,610 - $40,675/year With equity/bonuses: $34,771 - $48,810 Top markets (SF/NYC): $36,352 - $48,810 Execute core tasks using Operations…
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9am, Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
Income Dynamics
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Year 1: Entry level $22,127 - $36,608 Year 2-3: Junior level $40,675 - $47,253 Year 4-6: Mid level $47,253 - $51,232 Year 7-10: Senior level $51,232 - $61,745 Year 10+:…
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