Semiconductor Silicon Manufacturing Worker
はんどうたいシリコンせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves a series of processes from raw material purification to pulling, cutting, polishing, and cleaning in the silicon wafer manufacturing process to produce high-quality semiconductor substrates.
Description
Semiconductor silicon manufacturing workers produce silicon substrates, the foundation for semiconductor device manufacturing, by forming and processing wafers from high-purity silicon ingots. They operate process equipment such as Czochralski method, epitaxy, and CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) in a cleanroom environment, handling process parameter settings, quality inspections, and equipment maintenance. Accurate work and continuous monitoring are essential due to the need for defect management and troubleshooting during process abnormalities.
Future Outlook
Due to increasing semiconductor demand, job opportunities are expected to remain stable. The market value of engineers with capabilities in advanced process technologies and automation skills will rise.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Equipment Operator → Process Engineer → Manufacturing Line Leader → Equipment Development Engineer → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Basic Chemistry and Physics Knowledge / Basic Process Control Knowledge / Cleanroom Operations / Measurement Equipment Operation / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Recommended Skills
Reading English Technical Documents / Semiconductor Process Control / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute defects have a significant impact on product quality. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation of causes and fine adjustments during process abnormalities are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work mainly follows existing processes, with little need for new idea generation. |
Aliases
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Operator
- Silicon Wafer Manufacturing Engineer
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