Forge Nano Inc, a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets is seeking a talented wafer technician in the R&D group. This position covers a broad range of duties, including materials processing, instrumentation cleaning, assembly and maintenance, process development, and general laboratory management for Forge Nano's ALDx processes.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Helps to sustain production operations on wafer atomic layer deposition tools to ensure high equipment availability and product quality by:
Aiding with the basic daily tasks of keeping tools running, including support loading/unloading reactors, monitoring automated processes, refreshing process chemicals and supplies, cleaning and packaging substrates/samples, cleaning systems components and work areas. Supporting maintenance program through continued development and execution of preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and performing periodic systems checks. Performing basic quality control or process diagnostics and charting the results. Performing general housekeeping, maintenance and organization of the laboratory and inventory areas; includes hands-on cleaning and maintenance, facilities upkeep and installations, and organization and interpersonal skills to coordinate with other departments. Preparing documentation for procedures, processes, and best-known-methods including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation as these things are developed. Keeping a neat and orderly record of all work done. Maintain data and records as necessary. Maintaining a safe work environment and staying OSHA compliant with relevant safety training.
Required Education and Experience
AS in physics, chemistry, materials, or equivalent engineering fields or 2+ years fab experience Two (2) years hand-on/laboratory experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
Self-driven problem-solving skills Team collaboration and communication skills Wafer/Device handling experience Vacuum equipment experience a plus Experience in an industrial company that conducted materials development and advanced materials manufacturing.
Work Environment
Work is carried out in a research and development laboratory. While performing the duties of this job, the employee handles hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, lab coat, and in the plant, a hard hat. Library work is required. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Travel
No travel required for this position.
Compensation
$21-25/hr Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) plan.