Etcher
Create etched designs and images using metal plates and acid.
Semiconductor Wafers Etch Operator
Tend etch machines and equipment that remove metal and photoresist. Also known as Chemical Etch Operator See More
Tends etch machine and equipment that remove metal and photoresist and etches electronic circuitry into metallized substrate of wafer surface, according to processing specifications: Places wafers in boats, using tweezers or vacuum wand. Places boats in etch machine or equipment. Turns dials, sets timer and gauges on equipment, or presses buttons on machine to activate etch cycle to etch or remove materials from wafer surface, such as metal or photoresist. Inspects wafer to verify that wafers are not over-etched and that photoresist has been removed, using microscope. May measure specified dimensions of wafers, using microscope measuring attachment. May manually immerse loaded boats into chemical solution baths to etch circuitry into wafer surface.
Personality Traits
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Semiconductor Wafers Etch Operator make?
Nationally: $23,000 – $48,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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