Wafer Fab Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader in photonic products, is seeking a 1st Shift Wafer Fabrication Processing Technician for its Billerica, Massachusetts facility, which designs and manufactures advanced photonics products based on MEMS and micro-scale optical devices. The opening is for Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (8-hour shifts), and is listed as temporary full time.

Key responsibilities

• Operate sophisticated semiconductor processing equipment.
• Process products through wafer manufacturing steps including photolithography (wafer preparation, photo aligner and track system operation, chemical cleaning, wafer inspection and measurement).
• Metallization: wafer preparation, chemical cleaning, wafer loading, metal deposition and thickness measurement.
• Scribing: wafer scribing and demounting, visual inspection.
• Optical layer evaporation via equipment operation and vacuum chamber.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Wafer Processing Technician or similar role (5+ years).
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing technologies and cleanroom protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, low-volume high-mix environment and in shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; the position requires a US citizen.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Salary range: $33.01 - $45.24 depending on experience.