Etching Worker (Semiconductor Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Etching workers follow the resist pattern on semiconductor wafers, using chemicals or plasma to remove unnecessary materials and form fine structures.
Description
Etching workers (semiconductor manufacturing) operate dry etching or wet etching equipment based on resist patterns formed by photolithography to remove unnecessary films from wafer surfaces and perform fine processing. They handle equipment setup and maintenance, process condition management (temperature, pressure, gas flow, etc.), post-processing wafer evaluation, data recording, and must adhere to cleanroom rules.
Future Outlook
With the increasing integration and miniaturization of semiconductor devices, the demand for precise etching technology will continue to be high, opening up career paths to process engineers.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Senior Operator → Process Engineer → Line Manager
Required Skills
Compliance with cleanroom work procedures / Data collection and recording / Operation of etching equipment / Process parameter management
Recommended Skills
Chemical handling / Data analysis (process improvement) / PLC control / SEM analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to maintain precision in fine processing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is highly routine, and creativity is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Etching Operator
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