Semiconductor Processing | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Near VisionWritten ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFinger DexterityControl PrecisionWritten Expression

Tasks

Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor
Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electron

Technology

Industrial control softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation software

Tools

Antistatic wrist strapsAtmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition APCVD systemsAutomatic notched wafer alignersAutomatic wafer cleanersChemical vapor deposition CVD systemsClean room ovensClean room suitsClean-room air particle analyzersDesktop computersDie bondersDiffusion furnacesDiffusion pumpsDigital hygrometersDigital multimetersElectron beam evaporators

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionAchievement

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-9141.00	Semiconductor Processing Technicians	title_inference	$51,180 median$87,190 top	+10.97%	350

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Full semiconductor process flow — execute autonomously across cleaning, inspection, loading, and cycling steps, applying critical thinking to resolve non-routine equipment or product issues.
Electronic test equipment and precision instruments — select, calibrate, and apply independently to perform comprehensive circuitry and dimensional verification across diverse wafer types.
Process anomalies and out-of-spec conditions — identify root causes using inductive and deductive reasoning, then implement corrective actions to restore yield within established guidelines.
Industrial control software and ERP systems — query, update, and cross-reference to track lot status, materials consumption, and equipment scheduling across the production line.
Chemical cleaning processes — optimize bath chemistry, cycle times, and equipment settings based on product requirements and quality data trends without supervisory direction.
Inspection and quality analysis data — analyze across multiple production lots using analytical or scientific software to detect systematic defect patterns and recommend process adjustments.
Work instructions, formulas, and safety data sheets — synthesize written technical content with precision to configure multi-step operations accurately in a regulated fab environment.
Equipment preventive maintenance tasks — perform and document independently, including solution changeovers, container cleaning, and component checks, reducing unplanned downtime.
Junior technicians and new hires — guide informally on correct wafer handling, control panel operation, and cleanroom protocols during day-to-day production activities.
Cross-functional process information — communicate clearly in written reports and verbal briefings to engineers and supervisors, enabling informed decisions on process changes.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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