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Materials R&D Technician, Silicon Wafer Engineering

Bastrop, TX
full-timemidAerospace

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Description

You will partner with engineering to bring online state-of-the-art silicon wafer fab R&D lines, developing and refining recipes for high-quality wafers used in solar cell fabrication for Starlink satellites and Starship missions. Responsibilities include equipment commissioning, process development, wafer characterization, and transferring stable processes to production teams.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years hands-on experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing or cleanroom operations
  • 1+ years experience handling hazardous chemicals safely

Responsibilities

  • Partner with engineering to bring online silicon wafer fab development lines
  • Drive equipment commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance
  • Perform hands-on wafer processing tasks (slicing, cleaning, etc.) to produce low-defect wafers
  • Execute DOEs to optimize silicon recycling and minimize contamination
  • Test and evaluate supplier materials through contamination analysis and performance checks
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