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Perform wafer fabrication processes including photo, etch, and deposition while ensuring products meet quality standards. Log processed wafers in the Net Vision system and support safety and yield improvement initiatives.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to work in a cleanroom environment with hazardous chemicals. Candidates must have basic communication skills and the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 10 pounds.
Job Title: Wafer Fabrication Operator
Shift: B Shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday 5:50 pm - 6:00 am
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Wafer Fabrication Operator to support semiconductor manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment. In this role, you will perform wafer processing steps such as photoresist application, alignment, exposure, development, etching, and cleaning. Your work will directly impact wafer quality, yield performance, and overall production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform assigned wafer fabrication processes across functional areas including Photo, Etch, Thin Films, Metal Deposition, Diffusion, Epi, and LPCVD.
• Inspect wafers to ensure they meet process specifications and quality standards.
• Accurately log processed and in-process wafers using the Net Vision system.
• Follow established methods, procedures, and safety guidelines in all production tasks.
• Support initiatives such as quality programs, 5S, yield improvement, safety, and cost containment.
• Perform additional duties as required to support production operations.
• Train and support lower-level operators as progression and certification levels increase.
Qualifications
Required:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and communication skills
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently
• Manual dexterity for handling wafers, cassettes, and cleanroom tools
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 pounds
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and high-temperature equipment (550–800°C)
Preferred experience:
• Experience working in a cleanroom or semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Prior exposure to wafer processing equipment or ISO/quality-controlled environments
What We Offer
Compensation: $19.00 an hour plus applicable shift differential. (good-faith estimate)
Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off starting on day one
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Tuition assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• Legal and ID theft insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
About Us
At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPS Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and wide bandgap technologies such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive-grade semiconductors and we are expanding into strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.
Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.
This position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements
Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.
Polar Semiconductor - Semiconductor R&D and Fabrication
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor, LLC has decades of experience in high-performance, automotive-grade semiconductor manufacturing. We operate more than 310,000 square-foot facility that includes 160,000 square-feet of cleanroom space. We specialize in 200mm wafer fabrication on proprietary semiconductor technologies with most destined for use in robust automotive, commercial and industrial applications. With investments in new clean room space, state of the art equipment, and advanced silicon technologies, Polar continues to enhance its manufacturing competitiveness.
Offices: 2800 East Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55425, US
Polar Semiconductor - Semiconductor R&D and Fabrication
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor, LLC has decades of experience in high-performance, automotive-grade semiconductor manufacturing. We operate more than 310,000 square-foot facility that includes 160,000 square-feet of cleanroom space. We specialize in 200mm wafer fabrication on proprietary semiconductor technologies with most destined for use in robust automotive, commercial and industrial applications. With investments in new clean room space, state of the art equipment, and advanced silicon technologies, Polar continues to enhance its manufacturing competitiveness.
Offices: 2800 East Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55425, US
