Hermetic Seal Worker (Semiconductor Manufacturing)
ハーメチックシールこう（はんどうたいせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job responsible for the sealing process to hermetically seal semiconductor devices from the external environment, ensuring performance stability and long-term reliability.
Description
Hermetic seal workers perform sealing processes on packages that encapsulate semiconductor chips using glass or metal lids. They handle a series of processes including operation of sealing equipment in a cleanroom environment, vacuum and pressure management, firing processes, helium leak inspections, etc., and are required to adhere to work procedures and maintain high quality. They ensure device reliability through control of leak rates and temperature profiles, and perform data recording and reporting.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing semiconductor demand. As automation and AI introduction progresses, advanced skills in equipment maintenance and process improvement will become more important.
Personality Traits
Can follow procedures / Can pay attention to details / Has a sense of cleanliness / Has patience
Work Style
Cleanroom Duty / Contract Manufacturing / Full-time Employee / Own Factory / Shift work
Career Path
Operator → Chief Operator → Manufacturing Engineer → Quality Assurance Engineer → Process Engineer
Required Skills
Atmosphere Gas Vacuum Control / Cleanroom Work Procedures / Handling of Measuring Instruments / Leak Testing Methods / Operation and Maintenance of Sealing Equipment
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Process Improvement (QC Techniques) / Reading English Technical Documents / Standard Work Instruction Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential because minute leaks can lead to product defects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine work prioritizes adherence to procedures over idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because manual work is the main focus, and following instructions is more important than autonomous leadership. |
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