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Job Title: Process Technician

Job Description

The Process Technician will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive defect reduction, support scale-up efforts, and maintain rigorous line discipline for critical process steps. This multidisciplinary role ideally requires expertise in multiple process tools, metrology, and failure analysis methods.

Responsibilities

+ Review and flag substrate-tape runs that are experimental or deviate from specifications.

+ Support, execute, and report on DOE-driven studies in PVD, copper electro-plating, electropolishing, and CVD to boost capability, control, and yield.

+ Diagnose and resolve line-related defects, including coating thickness, adhesion, and surface roughness, with minimal downtime.

+ Execute root-cause investigations on suspect or experimental tapes using SEM, XRF, ICP-MS, adhesion testing, profilometry, and other relevant instrumentation.

+ Document qualification runs, maintain SOPs, and support change-control workflows to ensure reproducibility.

+ Assist process engineers in conducting DOE’s by preparing material, loading, and operating the tools.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of experience as a process technician or process engineer in a semiconductor or advanced material manufacturing environment.

+ Hands-on experience in developing and sustaining sputter, electro-plating (including copper), electropolishing, and chemical-vapor deposition processes in a production setting.

+ Associate's Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Physics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Semiconductor manufacturing experience (MEMS, thin-film, or HTS) is a plus.

+ Experience in preparing and handling samples for metrology and inspection tools (SEM, XRF, ICP-MS, adhesion tests, profilometry).

+ Familiarity with Six Sigma, SPC, and automation tools.

+ Ability to produce and maintain validation packages (SOPs, work instructions, change orders).

Work Environment

This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while performing other office tasks. There is a need to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.