As a Process Integration and Yield Technician, you will perform hands-on technical tests to identify, interpret, and address defects impacting yield in semiconductor manufacturing. This includes electrical validation, fault isolation, sample preparation, and imaging to investigate failures and improve processes.
Compensation
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $60,450.00-85,340.00 USD (Hourly Role)
Responsibilities
Conduct hands-on sample analysis on lab tools
Sample preparation, safe handling and mixing of chemicals
Work closely with engineers on non-routine testing to develop, validate, and implement new metrology while providing hands-on lab support.
Compensation
The estimated base wage range for this position is $34.00/hr - $45.00/hr.
Responsibilities
Work closely with engineers on non-routine testing to develop, validate, and implement new metrology.
Provide hands-on lab support for sample preparation, extraction, and dilution using pipettes, syringes, volumetric glassware, analytical balances, and other laboratory tools.
Accurately prepare calibration standards, reference solutions, eluents, and solvents for testing.
Process raw data for quantitation and reporting; maintain detailed laboratory records and update databases.
Operate instrumentation such as GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS, IC, GPC.
Requirements
High school diploma with several years of work experience
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with laboratory work through internships or projects for a school lab
Develop and implement cleaning cycles, processes, and engineered surfaces for Apple manufacturing, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and drive yield and quality improvements.
Locations (2)
Cupertino, California, United States
United States
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is between $194,600 - $293,900/yr
Responsibilities
Develop and implement cleaning cycles for substrates and geometries
Create engineered surfaces that meet Apple specifications for cosmetics, function, and reliability
Collaborate with equipment and consumables vendors to develop custom MP feasible solutions
Design and execute experiments to optimize process for yield and product quality
Conduct failure analysis and surface characterization to root‑cause technical issues
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Nanotechnology Engineering
Perform analysis/testing for inks and components utilizing standard chemical/laboratory instrumentation for R&D, Product Development and Manufacturing activities.
Work with partners to solve analytical requests and communicate results accordingly.
Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices when required, in the areas of Laboratory Safety, Instrument Calibration, Instrument maintenance, Instrument troubleshooting and problem solving, Method Development, Laboratory Documentation (SOP), Quality System Support (R&R).
Develop the capability of the current instrument set.
Handle unknown and Non-Routine Failure Analysis Issues/Requests from Product lines.
Perform analysis/testing for inks and components utilizing standard chemical/laboratory instrumentation for R&D, Product Development and Manufacturing activities.
Work with partners to solve analytical requests and communicate results accordingly.
Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices when required, in the areas of Laboratory Safety, Instrument Calibration, Instrument maintenance, Instrument troubleshooting and problem solving, Method Development, Laboratory Documentation (SOP), Quality System Support (R&R).
Develop the capability of the current instrument set.
Handle unknown and Non-Routine Failure Analysis Issues/Requests from Product lines.
Perform analysis/testing for inks and components utilizing standard chemical/laboratory instrumentation for R&D, Product Development and Manufacturing activities.
Responsibilities
Perform analysis/testing for inks and components
Work with partners to solve analytical requests and communicate results
Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices
Develop the capability of the current instrument set
Handle unknown and non-routine failure analysis issues/requests
Method development and Validation by GCMS and LCMS, calibration of analytical instruments, and analysis of drug products including Nitrosamines testing in a USFDA GMP environment.
Responsibilities
Method development and Validation by GCMS and LCMS
Calibration of Analytical instruments like GCMS/LCMS
Analysis of Drug and Drug products Nitrosamines testing, other methods using GCMS
The role involves running analytical instruments in Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) laboratory to measure contamination at sub parts-per-billion levels on production components in a manufacturing environment.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $28.85 - $49.04 Per Hour
Responsibilities
Operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair GCMS instruments to keep the lab running at peak performance.
Independently prepare samples, execute analytical testing, interpret results, and deliver accurate reports.
Separate, identify, and quantify trace-level impurities and target compounds.
Set up and conduct materials outgassing experiments — develop procedures, collect data, analyze results, and maintain thorough documentation.
Partner with MDE chemists and build strong working relationships with internal manufacturing customers.
Requirements
AA degree (or equivalent vocational training)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field
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