Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Tasks Include:
- Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
- Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
- Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
- Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
- Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
- Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
- Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.
- Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: -5.2%
National: +3.3%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$44,690.00
State
No Data
Regional
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Description
Career Cluster: | Manufacturing |
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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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 83.85%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 11.72%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 2.34%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 1.32%
- Some College Courses = 0.45%
- Post-Doctoral Training = 0.15%
- Bachelor's Degree = 0.09%
- Master's Degree = 0.08%
Related Work Experience
- None = 48.19%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 23.58%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.43%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.52%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.21%
- Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 0.59%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 0.47%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 25.06%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 20.43%
- Up to and including 1 month = 16.12%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 15.92%
- None = 11.80%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.68%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 49.03%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 32.11%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 14.66%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 3.64%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.39%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.09%
- None or short demonstration = 0.08%
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
- Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
- Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
- Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
- Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
- Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
- Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.
- Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- 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.
- Etch, lap, polish, or grind wafers or ingots to form circuitry and change conductive properties, using etching, lapping, polishing, or grinding equipment.
- Load semiconductor material into furnace.
- Monitor operation and adjust controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties, using computer terminals.
- Count, sort, and weigh processed items.
- Calculate etching time based on thickness of material to be removed from wafers or crystals.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
- Align photo mask pattern on photoresist layer, expose pattern to ultraviolet light, and develop pattern, using specialized equipment.
- Stamp, etch, or scribe identifying information on finished component according to specifications.
- Operate saw to cut remelt into sections of specified size or to cut ingots into wafers.
- Scribe or separate wafers into dice.
- Connect reactor to computer, using hand tools and power tools.
- Mount crystal ingots or wafers on blocks or plastic laminate, using special mounting devices, to facilitate their positioning in the holding fixtures of sawing, drilling, grinding or sanding equipment.
- Attach ampoule to diffusion pump to remove air from ampoule, and seal ampoule, using blowtorch.
- Measure and weigh amounts of crystal growing materials, mix and grind materials, load materials into container, and monitor processing procedures to help identify crystal growing problems.
- Locate crystal axis of ingot, and draw orientation lines on ingot, using x-ray equipment, drill, and sanding machine.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.50 | Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
69.50 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
60.00 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
59.25 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
56.50 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
56.00 | Chemistry | Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
65.50 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
59.50 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
59.50 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
56.25 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
56.25 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
56.25 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
65.75 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
62.50 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
62.50 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
59.50 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
56.25 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
56.25 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
56.25 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
56.25 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
56.25 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
53.25 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
53.25 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
53.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
53.25 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
53.25 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
50.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
50.00 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
80.75 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
79.50 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
77.00 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
75.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
75.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
73.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
70.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
69.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
68.75 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
67.50 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
65.75 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
64.50 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
63.75 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
63.50 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
62.75 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
57.25 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
55.25 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
55.00 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
52.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
51.25 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
51.25 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
50.50 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
50.25 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
49.75 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
84.00 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
76.25 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
75.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
72.25 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
69.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
66.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
65.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
65.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
65.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
61.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
61.25 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
59.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
57.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
57.00 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
54.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
53.25 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.17 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
55.50 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
99.60 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
91.40 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
85.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
81.80 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
81.60 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
80.20 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
78.60 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
78.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
78.00 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
77.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
75.80 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
75.00 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
75.00 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
75.00 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
74.60 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
72.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
71.20 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
69.80 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
67.80 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
67.80 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
67.00 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
66.80 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
64.00 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
63.60 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
63.60 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
62.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
61.80 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
61.00 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
57.00 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
56.60 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
56.00 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
55.40 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
53.80 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
50.80 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
50.80 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $33,120.00 | $44,690.00 | $55,630.00 |
Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | $53,411.03 | $62,705.75 | $67,046.20 |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 27,000 | 27,900 | +3.3% |
Virginia | 345 | 327 | -5.2% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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- Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
- Team Assemblers
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other
- Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
- Tire Builders
- Tool and Die Makers
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- Upholsterers
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Woodworkers, All Other
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Charge Preparation Technician
- Chemical Etch Operator
- Circuit Recorder
- Crystal Cutter
- Crystal Finisher
- Crystal Grower
- Crystal Growing Technician
- Crystal Lapper
- Crystal Machining Coordinator
- Crystal Mounter
- Crystal Slicer
- Device Processing Engineer
- Die Attacher
- Diffusion Furnace Operator
- Diffusion Operator
- Electronic Component Processor
- Electronic Semiconductor Processor
- Engineering Technician
- Epitaxial Reactor Operator
- Epitaxial Reactor Technician
- Etcher
- Fabrication Operator
- Integrated Circuit Fabricator
- Ion Implant Machine Operator
- Lap Machine Tender
- Lapping Machine Tender
- Manufacture Specialist
- Manufacturing Technician
- Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition Engineer (MOCVD Engineer)
- Microelectronics Technician
- Printed Circuit Photographer
- Probe Operator
- Process Engineer
- Process Technician
- Resistor Coater
- Seed Core Operator
- Semi Conductor Assembler
- Semiconductor Assembler
- Semiconductor Dies Loader
- Semiconductor Lab Technician
- Semiconductor Packages Sealer
- Semiconductor Processing Equipment Test Technician
- Semiconductor Processing Group Leader
- Semiconductor Processor
- Semiconductor Wafers Diffusion Furnace Operator
- Semiconductor Wafers Etch Operator
- Semiconductor Wafers Etcher-Stripper
- Semiconductor Wafers Marker
- Semiconductor Wafers Saw Operator
- Semiconductors Metallization Equipment Tender
- Semiconductors Wafer Breaker
- Wafer Fabrication Operator
- Wafer Fabricator
- Wafer Machine Operator
- Wafer Mounter
- Wafer Polishing Worker
- Wafer Production Worker
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
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- Blue Ridge Community College
- Brightpoint Community College
- Central Virginia Community College
- Dabney S Lancaster Community College
- Danville Community College
- Eastern Shore Community College
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- New River Community College
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Paul D Camp Community College
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Rappahannock Community College
- Southside Virginia Community College
- Tidewater Community College
- Virginia Highlands Community College
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
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