Clean Room Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift
Teledyne · United States, Goleta, California
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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 Detector Production Manager, the Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician performs hands-on semiconductor processing in a cleanroom environment. This role supports production flow, yield, and quality by executing wafer processes within lithography, cleaning, bonding, and vacuum-based operations.
Work Schedule:
This is a 2nd shift position, Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM. This position includes a 10% shift differential in addition to the base rate of pay.
Training Schedule:
This position will train on the 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM for approximately 8 to 12 weeks before moving to the regular 2nd Shift schedule.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor assigned equipment to maintain consistent production flow and work-in-progress (WIP) movement
- Maintain strict adherence to cleanroom protocols, contamination-control procedures, and safety requirements.
- Handle 200mm wafers using approved methods and tools, including cassettes, tweezers, and vacuum wands.
- Record and maintain production data in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including statistical process control (SPC) data and equipment logs.
- Perform inspections and basic metrology measurements to verify process and product quality.
- Identify and promptly escalate equipment issues, process deviations, and potential product quality concerns.
- Assist engineers and senior technicians with troubleshooting, corrective actions, and process-related issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of lot travelers, equipment usage, and process runs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate fine motor skills and the ability to use small hand tools
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively using the English language
- Able to read, interpret, and work from engineering documentation with minimal supervision
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED with relevant technical or vocational training
- 2+ years of semiconductor or cleanroom manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience with MES and production workflow tracking systems
- Experience processing 200mm wafers
Shift Expectations:
- Focus on execution, flow, and schedule adherence rather than process development
- Maintain strong issue detection and escalation discipline
- Operate effectively with reduced engineering and support resources during off-hours
- Ensure clean and accurate handoff to next shift
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours a day
- Able to lift or carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted
- Able to push or pull up to 50 lbs., unassisted
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Educational Tuition Reimbursement
- Fun Employee Events throughout the year
Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.
Salary Range:
$44,500.00-$59,300.000
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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), 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 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.