• Clean Room Manufacturing Tech

    Teledyne (Goleta, CA)


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    Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

     

    We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    Under the general supervision of the fab manager, the Semiconductor Wafer Processing Technician performs hands-on technical tasks in a cleanroom environment to support wafer fabrication and processing. This role involves operating and maintaining semiconductor processing equipment, monitoring workflows, and collaborating with other technicians and engineering to ensure high-quality production and continuous improvement. This is a second shift position from 2:30pm to 11:00 pm M-F.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Perform wafer-level processing steps such as wafer cleaning, photolithography, deposition, and etching

    + Operate and maintain semiconductor fabrication tools, ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness protocols

    + Maintain detailed records, including SPC charts and data entry for products and equipment

    + Use metrology tools (optical microscopes, laser confocal, profilometry) to inspect wafers and verify process results

    + Collaborate with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions

    + Support continuous yield improvement and equipment qualification efforts

    + Maintain accurate logs of tests, trials, and production runs

    + Work in an ISO Class 6 cleanroom and adhere to 6S principles

    + Follow cleanroom protocols and handle chemicals safely

    + Inspect and disposition nonconforming products

    Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    + 2+ years of experience in semiconductor wafer processing or related technical field preferred

    + Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and semiconductor fabrication equipment preferred

    + Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with MES systems a plus

    + Must be able to communicate clearly and read/write in English.

    Preferred Skills

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Effective communication skills

    + Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team-oriented environment

    + Initiative and problem-solving mindset

    Physical Requirements

    + Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift)

    + Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to handle wafers and equipment

    + Manual dexterity for handling small, delicate components and precision tools

    + Ability to lift and carry items up to **25 lbs** (e.g., wafer cassettes, chemical containers)

    + Comfortable working in full cleanroom gowning (coveralls, gloves, mask, eye protection)

    + Visual acuity for detailed inspection under microscopes and metrology tools

    + Tolerance for repetitive tasks and working in controlled temperature/humidity conditions

    Salary Range:

    $42,800.00-$57,100.000

     

    Pay Transparency

     

    The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

     

    Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

     

    Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

     

    You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**

     

    Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.