TSMC Arizona is looking for Process Technicians to join our 4-nanometer Fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. You will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and you will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.  Module Process Technicians are responsible for monitoring wafer manufacturing process, process analysis, and collaborative solutions.  

Module Process Technician: process technicians working in engineering departments, such as CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition), PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition), LIT (Lithography), ETC (Etch), EPI (Epitaxy), DIF (Diffusion), CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polish), YED (Yield Excellent Department), ME (Metrology)

1. Position Overview:

Work in an office-based operations environment, multitasking up to 25 online manufacturing systems and data analysis, rather than physical hands-on operations of equipment.

• Carrying personal mobile phones and data storage devices are strictly prohibited upon entry. All personal items must undergo X-ray inspection at entrance and exit screening for carrying prohibited items in protection of intellectual property of the company.
• The work environment for this position is determined by the supervisor. While the position is primarily office-based at a computer workstation, it may require some works in a cleanroom environment in the Fab.
• The position is primarily responsible for monitoring wafer processing, responding to alarms, analyzing the situation, following SOPs to handle all kinds of real-time issues, and documenting related works in proper reporting format and template.
• You will be expected to be fluent in using MS-Office products (including Excel/ Word/Outlook/ PowerPoint) and you will be required to learn to be fluently using handover system, wafer-related systems, or other home-grown systems.
• Work with the team and leadership to manage production efficiency/quality by leveraging procedures, supporting SOPs and identifying bottlenecks/issues to create solutions that support production goals. At the same time, responsible for the handover content and summarizing the problems encountered during the handover. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
• Based on the department and the role, you may be asked to be on a Compressed Work Shift, which is based on 12-hour/day and 3 or 4 days/week schedule. The work shift can be day shift/night shift/front-half of the week/back-half of the week and the shift assignment will be decided/changed by your supervisor as business needs change.
• Training for these positions take 6-9 months to learn which include OJT, SOP learning, shadowing, video training, and actual production. (May need to go to TW HQs for training)
• Special requirement:
  • YED: Memorize 50+ module defect codes per module, discover trends, production analysis, and mitigate production risk to align to daily goals.
  • Others: Through SOP for abnormal product handling, we cooperate with MFG to make the production line smoother. Assist engineers when needed.

2. Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:
• High school Diploma required; AAS Degree or Technical Certificate preferred.
• 2-8 years of professional experience (in office or manufacturing work environment) or AAS with 0-2 years of experiences.
• Fundamental computer skill: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office/ Outlook; typing speed > 30 wpm.
• Data analysis abilities, process flow analysis, flexible work culture, develop procedures.
• Ability to learn complex procedures and planning for incoming material for processing.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often sitting for long periods.
• Must be able to work on Compressed Work shift (day or night shifts, 12 hours/day, 3 or 4 days/week), and be flexible to work overtime to assist business needs. (Regarding the details of the day and night shift rotation policy, please inquire with the hiring manager during the interview.)

Work Location: North Phoenix, AZ, 85083

Cross Streets: I-17 and Carefree Highway

Travel: None