O*NET-SOC 51-9141.00

Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.Core12573
Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.Core12574
Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.Core12575
Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.Supplemental12581
Etch, lap, polish, or grind wafers or ingots to form circuitry and change conductive properties, using etching, lapping, polishing, or grinding equipment.Supplemental12582
Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.Core12576
Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.Core12577
Load semiconductor material into furnace.Supplemental12583
Monitor operation and adjust controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties, using computer terminals.Supplemental12584
Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.Core12578
Count, sort, and weigh processed items.Supplemental12585
Calculate etching time based on thickness of material to be removed from wafers or crystals.Supplemental12586
Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.Supplemental12587
Align photo mask pattern on photoresist layer, expose pattern to ultraviolet light, and develop pattern, using specialized equipment.Supplemental12588
Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.Core12579
Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.Core12580
Stamp, etch, or scribe identifying information on finished component according to specifications.Supplemental12589
Scribe or separate wafers into dice.Supplemental12591
Connect reactor to computer, using hand tools and power tools.Supplemental12592
Measure and weigh amounts of crystal growing materials, mix and grind materials, load materials into container, and monitor processing procedures to help identify crystal growing problems.Supplemental12595

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 11 examples in 10 categories, 6 Hot Technology

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Industrial control software

Camstar Systems Camstar Semiconductor Suite
Eyelit Manufacturing

Data base user interface and query software

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Development environment software

National Instruments TestStand

Object or component oriented development software

PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Analytical or scientific software

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Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
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Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Count finished products or workpieces.
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Inspect production equipment.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
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Weigh finished products.
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Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
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Processing Information

Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
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Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
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Load materials into production equipment.
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Load items into ovens or furnaces.
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Clean workpieces or finished products.
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Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Assemble precision electronics or optical equipment.
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Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
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Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
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Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
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Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
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Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
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Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
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Working with Computers

Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain production or processing equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Record operational or production data.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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