Characterization Technician

Who We Are

IQE is the leading supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions to the global semiconductor industry. IQE is essential to technology growth markets, as the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundry with a global footprint and proven ability to manufacture at scale.

Our Vision

IQEs vision is to be the best advanced semiconductor materials solutions company in the world. Being best means delivering outstanding quality, service, technology and value such that we become the first-choice supplier for all our customers.

Our Values

IQEs strength lies in the expertise and diversity of our workforce. This is supported by our culture of integrity, accountability, excellence, valuing people and teamwork.

About the role

The Characterization Technician is responsible for performing device processing and testing for applicable semiconductor structures. The Characterization Technician is responsible for supplying high quality, consistent, and accurate data, which characterises various parameters of epitaxial material produced by MBE. The Characterization Technician is quality focused to ensure material delivered to IQE s customers is of the highest quality and is reproducible from lot to lot.

• Promotes a safety focused culture and identifies areas for improvement on the manufacturing floor to ensure safe working conditions and safe work practices.
  
• Adhere to and role model all internal safety, HR, environmental, quality, and cleanliness guidelines and/or procedures.
  
• Follows proper clean-room and inspection protocols.
  
• Responsible for execution, collection, and supports analysis of data for MBE structures (product and supporting structures for diodes, transistors, FETs, photodetectors, lasers, etc.) processed and tested in the device area in accordance with standardised documentation and customer requirements.
  
• Operates all device processing preparation and testing equipment. Assists periodic calibrations and standard wafers scans for all characterization and device testing equipment, including in-line metrology.
  
• Assists with work on contracts and internal research and development programs.
  
• Responsible for processing and testing to qualify production lots as needed.
  
• Performs lithography and wet etching activities.
  
• Utilizes knowledge of device electrical characterization to identify and support continuous improvement activities.
  
• Supports data and information collection for raised concerns and issues, both internally and externally identified.
  
• Communicates and interfaces with Management, Operations, Engineering, and Equipment staff. Understands and follows the process flow within the MBE production environment.
  
• Organizes all data and generates preliminary reports.
  
• Owns and understands mixing chemicals and liquid measurements.
  
• Quality focused to ensure data for material delivered internally to all groups and to IQE s customers, is of the highest quality (consistent, accurate, and reproducible) from lot to lot.
  
  

Requirements

About you

Hands on experience with chemicals and safety with chemicals.

Effective communication skills.

Strong math skills and technically inclined.

Proficient computer skills.

Prioritization/multitasking skills.

Energetic and motivated.

Teamwork oriented.

Solid ability to apply learned fundamentals and knowledge to new processes as needed.

Two-year degree or equivalency in a technical or related science field.

Benefits

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistant Program (EAP) variety of discounts and deals.

Life insurance

Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long/Short Term Disability

401(k) Plan Company match of 50% on first 6%

IQE is an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled), are encouraged to apply.