Integrated Circuit Production Technician
しゅうせきかいろせいさんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical position that produces integrated circuits with high quality and efficiency through process control and equipment management such as photolithography, etching, and film formation on mass production lines in semiconductor manufacturing.
Description
Integrated circuit production technicians design and optimize a series of processes for forming electronic circuit patterns on wafers in semiconductor fabs, handling tasks from mass production startup to yield improvement and equipment maintenance. The manufacturing process requires advanced equipment operation such as photolithography, etching, film formation, and CMP, and stable product quality is maintained through statistical process control (SPC) and process recipe development. They perform calibration and inspection of manufacturing equipment and manage the clean room environment, and when equipment troubles occur, they promptly conduct root cause analysis and countermeasures. They also collaborate with R&D and quality assurance departments to promote the introduction of new technologies and line expansions, supporting the practical implementation of next-generation processes.
Future Outlook
High demand continues due to competition in miniaturization of advanced process technologies. The importance of process technicians increases with the growth of AI and IoT products and improvements in environmental efficiency. In Japan, reorganization of manufacturing bases is progressing, requiring the acquisition of more advanced skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Clean Room / Collaboration with R&D Department / On-site / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Process Engineer → Process Development Engineer → Manufacturing Technology Leader → Fab Manager → Manufacturing Director
Required Skills
Fab Control System Operation / Manufacturing Equipment Operation and Maintenance / Process Recipe Development / Semiconductor Process Technology / Statistical Process Control
Recommended Skills
Clean Room Management / Data Analysis / EUV Lithography Knowledge / Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering / Reading English Literature
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for optimizing manufacturing processes and analyzing defects. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in not missing minute defects or variations is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning for new technologies and process updates is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical skills are extensively used in statistical analysis and process management. |
| Problem Solving | Root cause investigation is required for yield improvement. |
Related Qualifications
- Clean Room Work Supervisor Course
Aliases
- IC Manufacturing Technician
- Semiconductor Production Technician
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