Process Technician

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.

Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.

Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.

We’re looking for a Process Technician to join the display fabrication team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

You will support the manufacturing and development of established and new wafer fabrication processes. The majority of the work day will take place in the cleanroom, which requires wearing a full cleanroom suit. You will:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain fab process tools, including thin film deposition (e-beam evaporation, sputtering, PECVD, ALD), etch, photolithography, and wet processing equipment
• Support production by running wafer lots to specification and keeping tools qualified and in control
• Perform tool qualifications, support maintenance team with preventive maintenance, and first-level troubleshooting in coordination with equipment engineers and vendors.
• Conduct in-line metrology and inspection, such as film thickness, critical dimension, and optical inspection, and record results accurately
• Respond to out-of-control (OOC) events, contain affected material, and assist engineers with investigation and disposition
• Execute designed experiments (DOEs) and collect data to support continuous process development and optimization
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and yield and reduce operating costs
• Serve as the process engineering representative for all processing areas during off-shift hours
• Respond promptly to high-priority support requests and escalations, and keep requesters updated on status
• Provide clear shift handoffs so issues are addressed with continuity across all manufacturing shifts
• Coordinate with shift leads, fellow technicians, and facilities partners to ensure production priorities are understood and addressed with appropriate urgency
• Write and maintain work instructions and SOPs, and help train operators and fellow technicians
• Handle chemicals, gases, and hazardous materials safely, and promote a positive safety and environmental culture aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, such as thin film deposition, photolithography, etch, and wet chemistry
• Understanding of vacuum systems, plasma processes, and related fab equipment
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and focus on high-priority issues without direct supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment across shifts
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced development and production environment
• Ability to wear full cleanroom attire for the majority of the work day

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as a process technician in a semiconductor or similar cleanroom fabrication environment
• Experience operating and troubleshooting semiconductor process equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in electronics, engineering technology, materials science, or a related field
• Ability to work an assigned shift, weekends, or holidays as needed
• Experience with e-beam evaporation, sputtering, ALD, or PECVD processes
• Experience fabricating optical or photonic devices
• Experience with metrology tools such as ellipsometers, profilometers, or SEM
• Experience with MES or SPC software

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base hourly range for this position is $38.94-$58.17 hourly.

Zone B:

The base hourly range for this position is $37.01-$55.28 hourly.

Zone C:

The base hourly range for this position is $33.17-$49.51 hourly.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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