Texas Instruments

The design and manufacture of semiconductors and other technology components could not be accomplished without the help of skilled technicians who keep the machines running, test setups, collect data and provide guidance to line operators. This is the nuts and bolts of technology. TI is looking for highly-skilled technicians to help us maintain our position as a high-quality producer of technology in a highly competitive market. As a TI technician, you can be proud of the fact that you help sustain a system that has a history of exceptionally dependable service to customers throughout the world. We hire technicians with four different skill sets.

Product Technician

Texas Instruments product technicians provide technical support for a specific product or group of products, from product definition and planning through production and release. When the product is on the line, product technicians monitor and audit line operators, and offer guidance. These technicians follow standard practices and procedures to analyze situations and data related to their assigned product or products.

Minimum requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics, related technical discipline or equivalent military electronics training
• Fundamental knowledge of basic electronics, basic technical science and applied electrical is critical 
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing principles is desirable
• Must pass pre-employment technician assessment and general technical knowledge assessment

Process Technician

Texas Instruments process technicians are responsible for performing technical tests and experiments for engineering in the wafer fabrication area of semiconductor manufacturers, in addition to performing setup of semiconductor processing equipment. Once the product is on the line, the technician monitors, audits and provides guidance to line operators. The technician processes test runs and prepares records, charts and graphs of results through masking and diffusion for presentation to engineering, which helps identify yield problems. Process technicians also test new products and provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.

Minimum requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics, related technical discipline or equivalent military electronics training
• Fundamental knowledge of basic electronics, basic technical science and applied electrical is critical 
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing principles is desirable
• Must pass a pre-employment technician assessment and a general technical knowledge assessment

Equipment Technician

An equipment technician is responsible for performing functions associated with all wafer production operations, including photolithography, thin films, etch and diffusion. This technician's duties include performing setup, calibration, qualification and preventative maintenance tasks on wafer fabrication equipment. He or she collects and evaluates operating data to conduct on-line equipment adjustment and ensure process optimization. As a part of this job, the technician uses sophisticated programs to track and control wafers through the production process. In addition to working with engineers to conduct tests and experiments, the technician supports fabrication equipment to meet metrics of availability, yield and processing capability.

Minimum requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics, related technical discipline or equivalent military electronics training
• Requires reading, writing and math skills, oral communication skills, visual acuity, manual dexterity and successful completion of on-the-job training
• Fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry, electronics and mechanics is critical 
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing principles is a plus
• Must pass a pre-employment technician assessment

Engineering Technician

These engineering technicians maintain, troubleshoot and repair Texas Instruments' complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The technician's maintenance support and management of equipment resources results in improvement of indices, such as time and cost of ownership. Ultimately, the work of the engineering technician improves machine availability and performance, which helps the TI team achieve manufacturing process yield and productivity goals. In addition, the technician anticipates and diagnoses problems, performs scheduled maintenance procedures, records machine status and requirements, deals with suppliers by ordering parts and ensures spare parts availability.

Minimum requirements

• Associate's degree in electronics, related technical discipline or equivalent military electronics training
• Fundamental knowledge of basic electronics, basic technical science and applied electrical is critical
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing principles is desirable
• Must pass pre-employment technician assessment and a general technical knowledge assessment

Failure Analysis Technician

The failure analysis technicians provide timely and accurate "root cause" identification on Analog failing units. They support the quality assurance system and technical activities and frequently interact with TI customers and functional peer groups at engineering levels. They also perform operational tests and fault isolation on integrated circuits.

Minimum requirements

• Prior experience in the operation of all types of test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and curve tracers
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to read schematics and set up test benches
• Good lab and measurement techniques
• Understanding of CMOS circuits
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and ability to work with cross-functional groups
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience
• Degree in electronics with related work experience

Environmental Lab Technician

Environmental lab technicians perform environmental/reliability testing supporting the qualification of new products in TI SC Reliability Services Group. These technicians also perform environmental reliability tests in accordance with industrial standards specifications from Jedec, EIA, Military, TI worldwide QSS, and TI environmental QRA specifications. They also must execute to TI specifications and meet cycle time goals.

Minimum requirements

• Must be able to work from written procedures and IC schematics
• Sets up and uses accelerated environmental test systems such as: Gross Leak, Mechanical Shock, Vibration, Constant Acceleration, Temp Cycle, Thermal Shock and similar
• Updates Reliability database systems
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Degree or equivalent work experience (previous work experience in a lab environment using power supplies, oscilloscopes and meters is preferred)

Life is too short to work where you aren't inspired. At Texas Instruments, you can turn your fast-paced, on-your-feet, detail-oriented manufacturing experience into a career in the dynamic, highly-competitive world of semiconductors. Qualified candidates can apply for positions around the world, working in state-of-the-art clean rooms where the TI team works hard to produce technologies that make the world a better place. We'll train you to operate automatic and semi-automatic equipment used in the manufacturing, assembly and testing of semiconductor microchips. Ready to be a part of something impactful?

Qualifications:

• Basic verbal communication skills
• Basic arithmetic
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Able to stand 12 hours fully smocked (hood, gloves, face mask, safety glasses, zip-up smock)
• Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse, Internet)
• Type 15 words per minute
• Must be able to pass pre-employment assessment and drug screening