Engineering AssistantThe good thingsPerform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls.Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.To follow all the safety procedures.
The challengesManipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
Record operational or production data.
Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.
Assemble precision electronics or optical equipment.
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.