Fabrication Technician Lead

Position Summary

A2 Fab Area Lead to perform leadership functions associated with one or multiple wafer production operations, including Etch, Lift Off, Photolithography, Thin Film/Metals. Lead ensures quality of output through effective leadership and motivation. Seeking a results-driven individual who is passionate about this role and continually strives for improvement. Position will pay 5% premium on top of your current pay.

Job Description

Primary Responsibility:

• Performs leadership functions associated within the Etch, Lift Off, Photolithography or Thin Films/Metals area and additional wafer production operations as necessary.
• Ensures quality processing in a timely manner and according to established procedures and safety requirements.
• Utilize factory tools such as FabTime, PROMIS, CIM, FPS, and other resources to make decisions on productivity and prioritize. 
• Works with EES and/or Process Engineering to coordinate set-up, calibration and preventative maintenance tasks on wafer fabrication equipment.  
• Collects and evaluates operating data to ensure on-line equipment and process optimization
• Assists in identifying potential issues to workflow, procedures and documentation issues.
• Ensures accurate and complete pass-down, set-up, and that TECOs and ECNs are communicated appropriately. 
• May coach or train other technicians.
• Helps to monitor training and re-certifications.
• Assists supervisors in ensuring that all employees follow company policies and procedures, including cleanroom policies and procedures. 
• Assist supervisors in the coordination of training activities, scheduling work assignments and workload, and prioritization.
• Actively participates in meetings that impact quality and productivity as necessary.

Required Experience and Skills

• High school degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a high-volume production environment or leadership role.
• Must have strong leadership, coaching skills and ability to multi-task. 
• Must be able to use good judgment and exhibit effective problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to communicate with other teams or departments and participate in cross-functional teams, as needed.
• Able to create a team environment among co-workers by motivating and encouraging positive morale and teamwork, leading by example, and always acting in a professional manner.
• Must have a substantial understanding of production operations in the Fab and be willing to apply their knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action needed to resolve production issues.