Silicon Sorting Worker (Semiconductor Product Manufacturing)
しりこんせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized job in the semiconductor manufacturing process that inspects the appearance and quality of silicon wafers (silicon substrates) and sorts good products from defective ones.
Description
Silicon sorting workers target silicon wafers, which are the foundation of semiconductor devices, and use visual inspection or automatic inspection equipment to check for scratches, foreign matter, and defects, sorting them by grade. They work in cleanrooms, record and manage inspection results. They also perform simple adjustments to inspection equipment and cleaning and maintenance of cleanrooms, contributing to product quality assurance.
Future Outlook
As semiconductor demand increases, investment in wafer inspection automation will advance, but a certain number of personnel will still be needed for advanced visual inspection and equipment monitoring. In the future, the value of personnel with skills in operating and maintaining inspection automation equipment and data analysis capabilities is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Wafer Inspection Engineer → Quality Management Staff → Manufacturing Technology Staff
Required Skills
Cleanroom Work / Inspection Equipment Operation / Quality Record Management / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Data Entry / English Document Reading / Mechanical Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail and accuracy are required to not miss minute scratches or abnormalities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical endurance is required to stand for long periods in cleanrooms and repeat the same movements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine work is the main focus and little new ideas are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because adherence to prescribed procedures is emphasized over individual judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because visual inspection is the main task rather than numerical analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there is a lot of work following instructed procedures, with few opportunities to make plans oneself. |
Aliases
- Semiconductor Wafer Sorting Worker
- Silicon Wafer Inspector
- Wafer Inspector
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