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Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
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Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
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Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
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Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.
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Etch, lap, polish, or grind wafers or ingots to form circuitry and change conductive properties, using etching, lapping, polishing, or grinding equipment.
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Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
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Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
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Load semiconductor material into furnace.
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Monitor operation and adjust controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties, using computer terminals.
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Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Antistatic wrist straps
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Blow torch
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Calibrated resistance measuring equipment
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Semiconductor process systems
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Semiconductor testers
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Development environment software
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Industrial control software
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Office suite software
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