Junior Semiconductor Technician Security Clearance

Overview

Junior Semiconductor Technician – Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch). Blackwatch is a small business founded in 2010, dedicated to supporting Federal business and national security objectives. Based in McLean, VA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications and CMMI Level 3. We are a leading provider of information technology (IT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, Dev Sec Ops , data exploitation, and engineering services, specializing in large and complex projects.

This dynamic role offers opportunities for advancement.

Position Title:

Junior Semiconductor Technician.

Location:

Sacramento, California. Type:
Regular Full Time. Security Clearance:
Secret. US Citizenship

Required:

Yes. Summary/Objective:
Blackwatch International is seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Technician to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside senior semiconductor equipment and process engineers. As a Junior Technician, you ll receive comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to support a variety of tasks, including maintaining legacy systems and cutting-edge semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment critical to our mission.

This position is ideal for recent graduates with mechanical and technical aptitude who are eager to launch their careers in a high-tech industry.

• Perform operator preventive maintenance under the supervision of equipment/process engineers.
• Perform wafer process setup and qualification activities.
• Provide technical assistance for process development.
• Perform wafer retrievals and minor equipment recovery.
• Measure and inspect wafers utilizing metrology tools (i.e., precision microscope, profilometer, ellipsometer, particle measurement tools, etc.).
• Operate and maintain chemical baths and wet processing equipment.
• Perform processes safely utilizing established operating standards and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager or lead.

• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work or train on new tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment wearing gloves and cleanroom suit.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and may require standing/bending/stooping/crawling/climbing.
• Basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Associates degree or 2-year technical certificate in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, electronics, or mechatronics (STEM).
• Equivalent military training/experience or discipline in electronics, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, etc.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes such as dry etch, wet etch, photolithography, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), or chemical & mechanical polishing (CMP).