TSMC Technician Development Program: Process, Manufacturing, EBO, Equipment & Facilities Technicians

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Company

TSMC Arizona Corporation

Location

USA-Arizona

Career Area

Manufacturing (fabs)

Posted

Apr 25, 2025

At TSMC Arizona, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. If you believe in building a future together with us and have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find your fit here.

TSMC Arizona is looking for Process Technicians (PT), Manufacturing Technicians (MT), EBO Mask Recticle Technicians (EBO), Equipment Technicians (ET), and Facilities Technicians (FAC) to join our 4-nanometer fab, located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. As a PT, MT, or ET, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.

1. Process Technician (PT)

Process Technicians are responsible for monitoring wafer manufacturing process, process analysis, and collaborative solutions.

Position Overview:

• Work in an office-based operations environment, multitasking up to 25 online manufacturing systems and data analysis, rather than physical hands-on operations of equipment.
• Carrying personal mobile phones and data storage devices are strictly prohibited upon entry. All personal items must undergo X-ray inspection at entrance and exit screening for carrying prohibited items in protection of intellectual property of the company.
• The work environment for this position is determined by the supervisor. While the position is primarily office-based at a computer workstation, it may require some works in a cleanroom environment in the Fab.
• The position is primarily responsible for monitoring wafer processing, responding to alarms, analyzing the situation, following SOPs to handle all kinds of real-time issues, and documenting related works in proper reporting format and template.
• You will be expected to be fluent in using MS-Office products (including Excel/ Word/Outlook/ PowerPoint) and you will be required to learn to be fluently using handover system, wafer-related systems, or other home-grown systems.
• Work with the team and leadership to manage production efficiency/quality by leveraging procedures, supporting SOPs, and identifying bottlenecks/issues to create solutions that support production goals. At the same time, responsible for the handover content and summarizing the problems encountered during the handover. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
• Based on the department and the role, you may be asked to be on a Compressed Work Shift, which is based on 12-hour/day and 3 or 4 days/week schedule. The work shift can be day shift/night shift/front-half of the week/back-half of the week and the shift assignment will be decided/changed by your supervisor as business needs change.
• Training for these positions take 6-9 months to learn which include OJT, SOP learning, shadowing, video training, and actual production. (May need to go to TW HQs for training)
• Special requirement:
  • May need to memorize 50+ module defect codes per module, discover trends, production analysis, and mitigate production risk to align to daily goals.
  • Others: Through SOP for abnormal product handling, we cooperate with MFG to make the production line smoother. Assist engineers when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:
• High school Diploma required; AAS Degree or Technical Certificate preferred.
• 2-8 years of professional experience (in office or manufacturing work environment) or AAS with 0-2 years of experiences.
• Fundamental computer skill: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office/ Outlook; typing speed > 30 wpm.
• Data analysis abilities, process flow analysis, flexible work culture, develop procedures.
• Ability to learn complex procedures and planning for incoming material for processing.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often sitting for long periods.
• Must be able to work on Compressed Work shift (day or night shifts, 12 hours/day, 3 or 4 days/week), and be flexible to work overtime to assist business needs. (Regarding the details of the day and night shift rotation policy, please inquire with the hiring manager during the interview.)

1. Manufacturing Specialist (MS)

As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will be:

• Working in our Manufacturing Command Center (MCC) using intelligent systems to drive the automated activities on the production floor.
• Some duties require working in our clean room environment, where you will wear a clean room garment (protective eyewear, gloves, a hood, and a mask) to protect the wafers from outside particles.

The ideal candidate for this role must have strong computer skills, a team-oriented individual who demonstrates punctuality, reliability, and is eager to learn, and adapts to change.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Learn and become familiar with manufacturing/engineering process and stay informed of any changes in procedures.
• Monitor different integrated systems to ensure the automated tools are running properly and assisting in handling of abnormal events that occur in production.
• Able to handle time sensitive material in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work with supporting module on actions to bring the process/tools back to baseline.
• Assist in creating training or SOP documents.
• Train new members to the team once skill level reach a certain level in the team.
• Ability to perform various tasks in a disciplined manner in accordance with SOPs (Standard Operation Procedure), and report problems to supervisors.

Working Shifts

• TSMC Arizona operates 24/7, 365 days a year. This position requires candidate to have ability and willingness to work any shift (day or night) in a compressed work week schedule once training is done. The compressed work week shift structure is 4 days on/3 days off one week, and 3 days on/4 days off the following week with work hours from 6AM-6PM

Minimum qualifications

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Also, possess the ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to work with computers extensively while remaining sedentary in an office environment throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for a 12-hour shift & capable of lifting to 20 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation (Cleanroom role).
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation.

1. EBO / Mask Reticle Technician

TSMC Arizona’s EBO Manufacturing Department is responsible for monitoring mask manufacturing and repair process, process analysis, and collaborative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Work onsite in clean room environment on 12-13-hour shifts, 3-4 days per week.
• Utilize technical aptitude, process analysis, issue escalation, monitor processing times, and work in collaborative team environment.
• Learn the mask manufacturing, repair process, and stay informed of procedural changes.
• Monitor integrated systems to ensure proper functioning of automated tools.
• Responding to error messages of tools or masks and able to handle them with trouble shooting skills defined in SOP.
• Assist in executing department daily functions, including data collection & analysis.
• Training for these positions take 6-12 months to learn which include OJT, SOP, and Trainer led lessons.
• Must be able to do team rotation, from process team to repair team or vice versa, if required by supervisors.
• Ensure the pass-down notes thoroughly are delivered to the incoming shift.
• Ensure staffing coverage during production hours, balance, and cover team members duties.
• Learn the mask manufacturing process for all parts of mask reticle functions, to include process, clean, inspection, and repair.
• Rotate work responsibility within 4-sections of Mask Reticle modules.
• Utilizes our training, SOP procedures, structured workflows, able to follow detailed procedures to complete tasks, and support documentation/tracking.
• Ensure knowledge alignment to production standards on a quarterly basis.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• High school Diploma or GED.
• 2 +years of experience of working in a team environment with a common goal.
• Fundamental Microsoft Excel/ PowerPoint/ Word and computer skills.
• Able to wear clean room suit while standing and/or walking for a 12-hour shift in the FAB.

1. Equipment Technician – Interconnection

Your main responsibilities include:

• Coordinate Interconnection projects with layout design, local regulation study, contract vendor management, and hands-on work.
• Interconnection scope include all Fab tools and AMHS system.
• Co-work with tool supplier and interconnection contract vendor to design and plan interconnection to fulfill tool installation need.
• Hands-on work with electrical, PCW, UPW, Chemical, and Plastic utility systems.
• Communicate with cross function engineers or venders.
• Willing to support new Fab in Europe, Japan, and HQ for a certain period.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:
• At least one year semi-Fab HK or interconnection installation working experience.
• High willingness to communicate in a complete English environment (Mandatory in English; Mandarin, German, and Japanese are a plus)
• having experience with power/water/chemical piping installation
• Have basic mechanical related knowledge.
• Good problem-solving skills, communication ability, team spirit, active learning attitude.

1. Equipment Technician

Your main responsibilities include:

• Performing preventive maintenance activities on state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor equipment in cleanroom environment.
• Performing visual inspections (quality check) post PM.
• Responding to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment.
• Reviewing Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts for process quality and conducting defect troubleshooting.
• Sustaining and improving spare parts management system and be responsible for full life cycle of spare parts.
• Actively participating in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development.
• Performing activities in a safe and responsible manner and supporting Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and have:
• Entry level machine maintenance experience after high school.
• Able to operate computer programs to ensure appropriate computing and analysis of production information.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation.
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment, gowning up in coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses and gloves. Spend the majority of time (>90%, minus break time) on the factory floor working on the tools.
• Able to lift weight consistent with applicable regulations and/or safety guidelines, including NIOSH Lifting Recommendations.
• Able to work on a compressed work week schedule including night shift if clearly communicated and committed during the hiring process.
• Typical shift is 12 hours long, alternating between three and four days every other week including breaks.

6. Facilities Technician (various roles)

Gas & Chemical Technician (GC)

Responsibilities:

The Gas/Chemical Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Chemical/Gas/Slurry distribution systems and equipment.

Knowledge and Personal skills:

The Gas/Chemical Technician must have knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations, and the ability to apply to maintenance operation of site Gas/Chemical distribution systems.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Fundamental understanding of chemical and gas semiconductor distribution systems. Pumping, filtration and automation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers

• Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate Corporate email, spreadsheets, word processing, engineering drawing databases at a highly proficient level
• Capable of working independently and exhibit effective time management skills

Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School graduation or GED is required
• Technical College or Trade Program is preferred
• Experience with laboratory or analytical equipment is preferred
• Previous knowledge in operation of industrial and/or commercial processing equipment
• Five years’ experience with process piping systems, working in an industrial setting are highly preferred
• Competency in basic mathematic skills including fractions, addition, subtraction, division

Physical Requirements:

• May spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.
• Required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects.
• The position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.
• Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with industrial chemical operations, exposure to the sounds associated with powered tools and industrial equipment.
• Must have the ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces.

Water Technician (WT)

Responsibilities:

Responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Ultrapure Water, Process Cooling Water and Industrial Waste treatment systems& equipment. The Water Technician must accurately and reliably follow standard operating procedures for chemical reactions, perform laboratory testing, and complete correlations of process instrumentation. They will read and measure plant operating parameters to determine process changes required to maintain operations within specifications.

Knowledge and Personal skills:

The Water Technician must have knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations, and the ability to apply to maintenance operation of site Water systems.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Fundamental understanding of RO technology, Ion Exchange, pumping, filtration and automation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers

• Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate Corporate email, spreadsheets, word processing, engineering drawing databases at a highly proficient level

Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School graduation or GED is required
• Technical College or Trade Program is preferred
• Experience with laboratory or analytical equipment is preferred
• Previous knowledge in operation of industrial and/or commercial processing equipment
• 5+ years’ experience with process piping systems, working in an industrial setting are highly preferred
• Competency in basic mathematic skills including fractions, addition, subtraction, division

Physical Requirements:

The Water Technician may spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.

• Required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects.
• Foreseeably the position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts. T
• be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.
• Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with industrial chemical operations, exposure to the sounds associated with powered tools and industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

Mechanical Technician (ME)

Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC systems including Chillers, boilers, pumping systems, cleanroom air handling, filtration as well as Industrial exhaust and air pollution control devices including scrubbers and RCTO technology. The Mechanical Technician must accurately and reliably follow standard operating procedures for maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.

Knowledge and Personal skills:

The Mechanical Technician must have knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations, and the ability to apply to maintenance operation of site Mechanical systems.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Fundamental understanding of Chillers, boilers, cleanroom temperature/RH/particulates as well as air abatement and automation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers

• Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills

Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School graduation or GED is required
• Technical College or Trade Program is preferred
• Previous knowledge in operation of industrial and/or commercial processing equipment
• Five years’ experience with process piping systems, working in an industrial setting are highly preferred
• Competency in basic mathematic skills including fractions, addition, subtraction, division

Physical Requirements:

The Mechanical Technician may spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.

Required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects.

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Responsibilities:

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting facility PLC and SCADA systems. This includes calibration of system instrumentation field devices, management of PLC control panels, ladder logic, field instrumentation loops, network communications, alarm management and SCADA system.

• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workplace, Performs all work in a safe manner
• Tracks and trends operation of Instrumentation systems
• Maintain calibration logs for all measurement devices
• Provides weekly/monthly reports and trends
• Monitors network traffic to proactively identify issues.
• Works with System Engineer to ensure control loops are tuned to meet specification
• Maintenance and Operations support of PLC/SCADA and DDC automation systems
• Maintains calibration of measurement systems as required by CMMS PM scheduling system.
• Responds to Instrumentation issues to support continuous factory operations.
• Monitors Instrumentation systems for potential problems (or existing problems) and formulates solutions to the System Engineer for appropriate action.
• Maintains backup database for all logic

Knowledge and Personal skills:

• Safety awareness/knowledge/training when working with I&C and low voltage electrical systems.
• Professionally communicate issues, ideas and recommendations with system engineers.
• Minimum 5 years I&C experience in Industrial environment, semiconductor experience preferred
• Working knowledge or RSLogix 5000
• Ability to effectively use one or more of the following when troubleshooting control systems: instrumentation loop drawings, electrical diagrams and P&ID diagrams.
• Perform instrumentation calibration for typical field instrumentation: Level, Temperature, pH (Analytical), Flow, Pressure transmitters, control valves and positioners.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PID controllers, final control elements and Variable Frequency Drives. Ability to tune PID controllers.
• Working knowledge with two or more of the following: Building DDC controls, SCADA control systems, PLC based control systems and DCS control systems.
• Working knowledge with HMI Operator interfaces.
• Working knowledge with instrumentation calibration equipment and procedures. VOM meter, temperature baths, instrument loop calibrators/simulators, pneumatic test equipment and gauges.
• Computer literate with Windows applications and maintenance CMMS packages.
• ISA certification desirable.

Abilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers

• Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills

Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School Diploma
• Job grade is dependent up on experience in maintenance, construction, repair and servicing of industrial automation systems
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic program or successful completion of I&C apprenticeship training program or I&C technical training program is preferred
• ISA Control System Technician Certification preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel and CMMS Programs
• Valid Drivers License (if Mobile)

Physical Requirements:

The I&C Technician may spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.

Required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects.

Foreseeably the position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts.

Must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.

Must have the ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces.

Electrical Technician

Responsibilities:

The Electrical Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting electrical systems for all power up to and including 230kV including Site Substations, Service Entry Sections, Electrical switchgear, Panelboards, Transformers, cabling systems, metering circuits, diesel generators, UPS, STS/PDU/RPP as well as motor connections, Motors and electrical controls.

Knowledge and Personal skills:

Knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations, and the ability to apply to maintenance operation of site Electrical systems.

• Functional level knowledge of Electrical theory to troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and electrical power distribution systems, complex procedures pertinent to equipment and power distribution and wiring repair
• The voltage and potential fault energy levels of medium and high voltage wiring systems pose significant safety hazards. In addition to electric shock and arc-flash burn hazards, blunt force and projectile injuries are also possible due to arc-blast hazard. Personnel must always be trained to recognize the hazards associated with the specific class of system voltage they will be working with and understand how to mitigate those hazards through safe work practices

Abilities

Effectively detect and repair defects in the operation of plant electrical equipment and power distribution system equipment in a manner consistent with safety principles, NFPA 70E, and the National Electric Code; utilize and maintain tools and test equipment used in the electrical trades; follow oral and written instructions; deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public; read and understand technical manuals, electrical code, manufacture guidelines, shop drawings, etc.; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; present an overall professional image; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens; performs effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the City’s stated mission and philosophy; perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School Diploma
• Current Journeyman Electrician’s certificate or Master Electrician for higher grade levels.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Arc Flash hazard boundaries and appropriate PPE per Arc Flash Calculations.
• Current Level 1 Thermography certification.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel and CMMS Programs
• Must be trained in grounding and bonding of medium voltage systems and equipment Test Procedures and Requirements for AC cable terminations.
• Understand Common Requirements for Medium/High Voltage Power Switchgear Rated Above 1,000 V as well as NFPA 70E Safety Regulations when Servicing and Maintaining Medium-Voltage Switchgear and Circuit Breakers Rated Above 1,000 V and Voltage Ratings, Insulation Ratings, 100%, 133%, 173% Insulation Levels Shielding Requirements, Electric Fields, Terminating MV Conductors, Orientation of Overhead Lines.

Physical Requirements:

• May spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.
• Required to regularly lift to 50 lbs. and to adjust heavy objects.
• Foreseeably the position will meet sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.
• Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with industrial chemical operations, exposure to the sounds associated with powered tools and industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces.

Please Note: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. This position is located on-site at our Phoenix, AZ Fab21: 5088 W Innovation Cir. Phoenix, AZ.