Fab Process Development Tech 2
Originally posted 15 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Fab Process Development Technician 2 processes thin-film substrates in a cleanroom environment in support of production and development schedules.
What you'll do
- Perform metal etching, plating, and other substrate processing operations.
- Conduct final inspections of substrates to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Author and edit detailed process instructions and documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Set up, calibrate, and operate complex equipment according to specifications.
- Collect, organize, and analyze statistical process control (SPC) data to monitor performance.
- Safely handle chemicals, including solvents, while adhering to all safety protocols and environmental regulations.
What you'll need
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to work for extended periods in a cleanroom environment while handling chemicals and wearing full protective gear.
- Ability to perform tasks at a microscope for prolonged periods, up to approximately 80% of a shift.
- Demonstrated ability to apply photolithography techniques.
- Experience with setting up and operating specialized equipment.
- Proficiency in tracking products through the process cycle.
Skills: thin-film substrates, metal etching, photolithography, process instructions, statistical process control
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This role has been open 19 days — well below the 63-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1030
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Median days open
63 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$135k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | FormFactor | All employers we track in this specialty (1030 roles · 55 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 10 | 1030 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 124 | 10043 · 105 employers |
| Median days open | 54 d | 63 d (−9 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $135k |
Skills observed across this category: thin-film substrates, metal etching, photolithography, process instructions, statistical process control
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 291 open roles · median 120 d
- Applied Materials · 78 open roles · median 70 d
- Texas Instruments · 59 open roles · median 62 d
- GlobalFoundries · 49 open roles · median 67 d
- Entegris · 48 open roles · median 35 d
- STMicroelectronics · 46 open roles · median 56 d
How we counted: 1030 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 55 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 3 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.