The posting
Minimum qualifications:
- Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent industry experience.
- 2 years of experience as a fabrication operator in a semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing environment.
- 1 year of experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES), dispatch systems, and reporting equipment malfunctions or process deviations.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of experience as a fabrication operator in a semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing environment, demonstrating a strong track record of reliability and proficiency.
- Experience with working extended periods of time in the cleanroom environment.
- Experience with the following semiconductor processes: photolithography, etch, thin films, epitaxy, or metrology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise reporting and collaboration within the team.
- Excellent attention to detail and precision in executing complex operational procedures and monitoring critical process parameters.
About the job
As a Semiconductor Fabrication Technician (Day Shift), you'll be instrumental in our cleanroom operations, executing all wafer fabrication process steps, including photolithography, etch, thin films, epitaxy, and metrology during 12-hour night shifts.
Your meticulous adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards is paramount. You'll ensure seamless production flow through precise data recording, efficient dispatching, and expert wafer handling skills. Your attention to work-in-progress (WIP) and equipment status, coupled with effective communication, will be crucial in achieving our production goals and maintaining optimal factory floor operations.
For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $99000 - $140000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all cleanroom protocols and procedures, ensuring the integrity of the fabrication process and preventing contamination. Uphold and advocate all safety procedures and guidelines, reporting any safety concerns or incidents.
- Operate, set up, load, and monitor complex wafer fabrication equipment (such as photolithography, etching, and deposition tools). Ensure accurate parameters are selected for each run. Inspect wafers post-processing, document any abnormalities and perform accurate transactions in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Record material transaction in the MES, critical process data, and log appropriate equipment states in the MES. Perform qualifications and support engineering experiments.
- Follow all work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Contribute to the identification of process improvements and best practice documentation.
- Communicate production status, equipment issues, and potential challenges to shift leads/supervisors and engineering teams, ensuring smooth production flow.



