Wire Bonding Worker

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Technical job operating and managing wire bonding equipment that connects semiconductor chips and package leads with fine metal wires.

Description

Wire bonding workers connect chip electrodes and package lead frames with fine gold wires under a microscope in semiconductor manufacturing lines. They perform equipment setup, alignment adjustments, and appearance/continuity inspections after bonding to ensure quality. Work in clean room environments is essential, and they also handle regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Process improvements and yield enhancements through data analysis are also required.

Future Outlook

Demand remains stable with the expansion of the semiconductor market. With further advances in automation and miniaturization, the value of personnel with advanced skills and equipment maintenance capabilities will increase.

Personality Traits

High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Clean room duty / Line work / Shift work

Career Path

Operator → Team Leader → Process Management → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Manufacturing Engineer

Required Skills

Compliance with clean room work procedures / Operation and setup of wire bonding equipment / Positioning using microscope / Quality inspection

Recommended Skills

Basic knowledge of semiconductor processes / Die bonder operation / Equipment maintenance technology / Process data analysis

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Required due to the need to handle fine wires and chip positions accurately.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Communication Skills Work is mostly done individually, with little need for advanced communication.
Creativity & Ideation Routine tasks are the main focus, with little demand for new ideas.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Equipment settings are mostly predefined, with no need for advanced mathematical analysis.

Aliases

  • Bonding Operator
  • Wire Bonder

Related Jobs

  • Die Bonder
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Semiconductor Appearance Inspector

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