Qualifications :
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Materials Science, Electronics, Vacuum Technology, or related field
- 1–3 years of experience with thin-film deposition, vacuum systems, or semiconductor processes
- Hands-on experience operating PVD systems (sputtering, evaporation, or other vacuum deposition equipment)
- Familiarity with vacuum pumps, gauges, gas systems, and plasma-based processes
- Experience using thin-film characterization tools such as profilometry, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD
- Comfort working in cleanroom environment with full PPE and adherence to ESD protocols
- Clear communication skills and disciplined recordkeeping in line with ISO, IPC, and internal QA standards
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of deposition variables such as power, pressure, gas flow, and film stress
Ability to train junior technicians and contribute to SOP development
Responsibilities :
Operate and monitor PVD systems for production builds, running established thin-film recipes for production lotsPrepare substrates, tooling, and fixtures for deposition processesLog process data, track deviations, report issues, and support root cause analysis for equipment or process problemsUse thin-film characterization tools to assess film thickness, uniformity, and qualityMaintain accurate records of recipes, runs, and material traceability, and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at yield, uptime, and throughput