US - Goleta, CA
Full time
REQ35348
Be visionary
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 Description
Under the general supervision of the fab manager or shift leadership, the Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician performs highly hands-on semiconductor processing in a cleanroom environment, with significant emphasis on manual wafer handling, manual tool setup, recipe verification, lot movement, inspection, and documentation. This role requires experienced judgment, strong contamination-control discipline, and the ability to execute production work accurately and independently while supporting flow, yield, quality, and schedule adherence across lithography, deposition, and wet processes.
This is a 2nd shift position (2:30 PM-11:00 PM, Monday-Friday). Training will be on the first shift, and occasional future retraining will be required on first shift (7:00 AM-3:30 PM Monday-Friday)
Key Responsibilities
Perform hands-on manual wafer processing, including careful loading, unloading, carrier movement, tool preparation, and lot handling using approved cleanroom methods
Operate tools while manually verifying setup conditions, recipes, materials, lot identity, and process readiness prior to execution
Maintain strict adherence to cleanroom protocols, contamination control practices, safety requirements, and documented work instructions
Record, verify, and track production data in MES systems, including SPC entries, equipment logs, lot travelers, and manual process documentation
Perform inspection, basic metrology, and visual verification to confirm process output quality and identify abnormalities early
Identify and escalate equipment issues, process deviations, material concerns, contamination risks, or product quality risks with clear supporting details
Support troubleshooting and corrective actions alongside engineering and senior technicians while maintaining production discipline and documentation accuracy
Maintain accurate records for lot travelers, tool usage, process runs, rework activity, and shift-to-shift handoff communication
Shift Expectations
Focus on accurate manual execution, production flow, lot movement, and schedule adherence rather than process development
Operate with a high level of ownership, judgment, and discipline during off-hours when engineering and support resources may be limited
Demonstrate the experience and maturity required to follow complex instructions, recognize abnormal conditions, and stop or escalate work when appropriate
Ensure clean, complete, and accurate handoff to the next shift, including WIP status, tool status, open issues, and risk items
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, military technical experience, or associate degree in a related field preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on semiconductor, cleanroom, microfabrication, precision manufacturing, or similarly controlled production experience required
Demonstrated experience performing manual wafer handling, manual lot movement, tool loading/unloading, inspection, and process documentation in a controlled environment
Working knowledge of MES/workflow tracking systems, lot travelers, SPC entries, and production documentation practices
Computer skills, including email, data entry, production tracking, log review, and clear written shift communication
Proven ability to work independently, follow detailed work instructions, and escalate issues appropriately in a production environment
Preferred Skills
Strong contamination awareness, manual dexterity, and attention to detail in repetitive precision-processing tasks
Ability to follow process instructions, work instructions, SOPs
Experience recognizing abnormal tool, material, wafer, or process conditions and escalating concerns before continuing work
Effective written and verbal communication across shifts, including concise passdown of tool status, WIP status, holds, delays, and risk items
Problem-solving mindset with willingness to escalate early and maintain product protection as the priority
Team-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a high-discipline production environment
Physical Requirements
Standing and walking up to 8-10 hours per shift in a cleanroom environment
Manual handling of wafer carriers, cassettes, materials, and production supplies up to approximately 25 lbs
Strong fine motor skills and steady manual control for precision wafer handling, tool loading, unloading, and inspection activity
Ability to work in full cleanroom PPE for extended periods while maintaining focus, accuracy, and contamination-control discipline
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:
$50,600.00-$67,500.000
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.
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
