Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician

Working hours; Monday - Thursday : 6am - 4pm

Who We Are

IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. Galaxy Compound Semiconductors is a member of the IQE plc Group, who specialize in manufacturing the highest quality Indium Antimonide (InSb) and Gallium Antimonide (GaSb) single crystal substrates.

Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people.

At IQE, we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do.

Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment

About the role

A Polishing Technician follows well-defined Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Practices to chemically polish, inspect, de-mount, clean, measure, re-inspect, and then package semiconductor wafer substrates, ensuring consistent product quality.

The primary functions of the Polishing Technicians are to prepare equipment and materials and then carry out the prescribed steps in the production procedures for completing compound semiconductor wafers from Indium Antimonide and/or Gallium Antimonide slices. After demounting the wafers from polishing heads, the technician must test and inspect each wafer per the documented production procedures to ensure full conformance to exact customer specifications, before finally packaging for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain specific wafer orientation and identification.
• Handle very fragile and expensive parts appropriately, maintaining meticulous cleanliness.
• Mix and apply acidic chemistry and polishing solutions in precise proportions.
• Polish the semiconductor wafers per procedures, ensuring surface finish integrity.
• Inspect wafers closely under a microscope within cleanroom conditions to ensure a proper surface finish is obtained.
• Test wafers using equipment provided for measuring customer-specified characteristics (flatness, cleanliness, and mechanical integrity).
• Maintain database files to provide traceable results for each crystal and wafer, certifying that all prior steps have been completed appropriately and ensuring that paperwork and data result spreadsheets are complete and accurate before transferring wafers to inventory and/or shipping.
• Maintain inventory records of materials and supplies submitting replenishment orders to purchase as needed.
• Cross functional collaboration.
• Able to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload throughout the day and week.
• Work within the policies and procedures of the ISO-certified Quality Management System (QMS) and within specific Safety Procedures and Practices.

About you

• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel
• Clean room experience is desirable
• Experience with microscopes and/or semiconductor equipment is desirable
• Previous relevant experience or STEM related associate degree is desirable

Why should you join us?

All our employees benefit from:

• Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs)
• Professional Development and career pathways
• Discretionary Bonus plans
• Comprehensive health insurance offering medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years
• Values-based recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Program (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access)
• 401k Plan with company match of up to 50% on the first 6% of the employee’s contributions

IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Want to learn more? Contact our in-house TalentAcquisitionTeam@iqep.com or visit our website Current Vacancies | IQE Corporate (iqep.com)