Photolab Operator

About the Role

• Pay Range: $20-23 /hourly
• Location: Fremont, CA
• Reports To: Photolithography Lab Supervisor or Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Work hands-on in a fast-paced clean room environment, utilizing equipment and chemicals to perform photolithography works.
• Assist in the development and execution of photolithography processes to meet customer specifications and manufacturing process flows from customer requirements.
• Cleaning, etching, plating, and patterning substrates in both manual and semi-automated photolithographic processes.
• Work with various types of photo-resist and chemicals.
• Perform developing and plating processes.
• Utilize semi-automated and manual etching processes.
• Operate pattern aligners, x-ray, alpha-step, beta scope, and microscope-based measurement tools to manufacture a wide variety of thin-film products.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are strictly followed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Adhere to all safety policies and regulations.
• Work with chemicals and associated hazardous waste.
• Frequently required to lift chemical bottles weighing between 10 and 20 pounds.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and support to help team members improve their skills.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on experience in photolithography processes, with an emphasis on development and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in using equipment such as microscopes, calipers, Asher, X-Ray, Beta scope, Alpha step, masking aligners, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, review critical criteria, and follow special instructions.
• Proficiency in data entry (e.g., quality data/results).
• Proven working knowledge of computer usage.
• Proficient in English with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize job flows, schedule tasks, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities.
• Well-organized and able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with constantly changing assignments.
• Experience in handling chemicals.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and other safety procedures.
• Prior experience working for an ISO 9000 certified company.
• Entry-level position with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school or associate degree is a plus.
• U.S. Person status is required due to access to information subject to ITAR and EAR regulations.