Job Posting Title:

Manufacturing Operations Technician I, II, III, Senior, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining semiconductor processing equipment; executing standard and experimental process flows; and supporting researchers and engineers in developing, characterizing, and improving novel semiconductor processes and devices.

Responsibilities

Technician I: Executes standard wafer processing with minimal supervision.

Technician II: Independently operates tools, supports troubleshooting, and assists engineering efforts

Technician III: Advanced technical contributor supporting complex processes and toolsets.

Senior Technician: Senior-level technical authority providing leadership in FAB operations and R&D execution.

Wafer Processing & Equipment Operation

• Operate semiconductor fabrication equipment including photolithography, dry and wet etch, deposition systems (CVD, PVD, ALD), bonding tools, diffusion/implant tools, CMP, electroplating, metrology, and wet clean tools.
• Execute process recipes, travelers, and experimental process flows accurately and consistently.
• Handle 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, and/or 300mm wafers in compliance with cleanroom and EHS standards.

Research & Development Support

• Support experimental runs, prototype builds, and funded research programs.
• Collaborate with process engineers and researchers on process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Collect process and metrology data and provide structured feedback to engineering teams.

Metrology & Documentation

• Perform in-line and end-of-line metrology (film thickness, CD, profilometry, defect inspection).
• Accurately document results, deviations, and observations in lab notebooks, MES systems, and databases.
• Support data integrity, traceability, and reporting requirements.

Safety, Compliance & Cleanroom Practices

• Follow all cleanroom protocols, chemical handling procedures, and EHS requirements.
• Support chemical inventory management, waste handling, and safety audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

Operational Support

• Assist with material tracking, consumables management, and inventory control.
• Support tool scheduling, availability, and daily FAB operations.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new users as appropriate to level.

Required Qualifications

Manufacturing Operations Technician I

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cleanroom environment

Manufacturing Operations Technician II

• 3+ years hands-on semiconductor FAB experience
• Experience with at least one 200mm or 300mm tool functional area
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible development environment

Manufacturing Operations Technician III

• 5+ years hands-on semiconductor FAB experience
• Experience with at least two major semiconductor tool functional areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose root cause, and recommend solutions

Senior Manufacturing Operations Technician

• 8+ years semiconductor FAB experience
• Broad expertise across multiple tool platforms and process areas
• Ability to initiate lot starts, coordinate operations, and mentor junior staff
• Proven ability to interface effectively with engineers, researchers, and leadership

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Technician I

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field
• Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or cleanroom environments
• 1+ year hands-on semiconductor FAB experience
• R&D or university FAB experience

Technician II

• Experience with SPC, MES, or structured data systems
• Experience with one or more semiconductor toolsets (etch, litho, deposition, cleans, metrology)
• R&D semiconductor manufacturing experience

Salary Range

• TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries
• Supplementary pay: Overtime

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
• Climbing of stairs
• Lifting and moving 25 pounds

Additional Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods
• Ability to move FOUPs, wafer carriers, and equipment components
• Prolonged standing, walking, and fine motor tasks

Work Shift

• Monday – Friday

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.