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Semiconductor Processing Technicians

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.

US jobs
31,460
Median wage
$51,430 a year
Job family
Production and manufacturing

Can agents do the work of semiconductor processing technicians?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Production and manufacturing: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)

No direct benchmark gives a success rate.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 14%Assemble equipment or componentsNot measured
  • 10%Measure physical characteristics of materials, products, or equipmentNot measured
  • 9%Load products, materials, or equipment for transportation or further processingNot measured
  • 9%Clean workpieces, finished products, or other objectsNot measured
  • 9%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
  • 8%Read documents or materials to inform work processesNot measured
  • 6%Program computer systems or production equipmentNot measured
  • 4%Move materials, equipment, or suppliesNot measured

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Also relevant

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Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
  • Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
  • Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
  • Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
  • Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
  • Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
  • Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
  • Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
  • Stamp, etch, or scribe identifying information on finished component according to specifications.
  • Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.
  • Monitor operation and adjust controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties, using computer terminals.
  • Load semiconductor material into furnace.
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