Career Profile
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Semiconductor Processors perform a wide variety of functions in the manufacturing of electronic semiconductors.
General Information
Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 16 openings per year are projected for Semiconductor Processing Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Semiconductor Processing Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.05/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.03, while experienced workers are paid $18.54. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 96 Semiconductor Processing Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 111.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Semiconductor Processing Technicians are Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Semiconductor Processing Technicians include Production and Processing, English Language, and Public Safety and Security.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Semiconductor Processing Technicians is HS diploma or less. 3% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.