Good communications skills in the English language are required to function in team-oriented organizations that are becoming standard in the industry. Potential employers of program graduates include Intel Corporation , Oregon's largest high-tech employer, OKI Semiconductor , and other wafer and integrated circuit manufacturers. Employment prospects are excellent at this time. Technicians in the semiconductor industry evaluate problems, take corrective action on both process and product, and maintain and troubleshoot processing equipment. The clean room work environment requires both independent and team activities.
Technicians use test instruments and analytical equipment, as well as computer based systems.
Technicians also process production materials and support process improvement experiments. Effective verbal and written communications to enable you to work in a team environment. Ability to interpret specifications, schematics and technical manuals. Attention to detail Applied chemistry and physics Electronics and mechanical skills needed to maintain and troubleshoot equipment. Rapid expansion in the local semiconductor industry is creating new job opportunities in Oregon and Southwest Washington.