UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
VLSI Engineering Technician I
Job Code: 167395
Grade:
TH
OT Eligible:
Yes
Comp Approval:
10/1/2008
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides electronic test support for semiconductor wafer engineering laboratory. Performs
assignments which are generally standardized under the immediate and direct supervision of a
senior technician or engineer.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
*E/M/NA
% TIME
______
______ Operates and maintains standard test instruments and equipment of moderate
complexity including wafer and packaged device test equipment such as
automatic, semi-automatic, and manual wafer probe stations, probe cards,
electronic and mechanical interfaces from prober to test instruments, parametric
and functional testers and auxiliary test instruments and equipment.
______
______ Performs maintenance activities under the immediate and direct supervision of a
senior technician or engineer. Follows prescribed work methods or explicit
instructions. May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and make simple repairs.
______
______ Assists with general maintenance of wafer laboratories.
______
______ Produces and distributes standard wafer laboratory test reports using commandline-driven report generators and electronic mail.
______
______ Stays informed of new developments and technologies.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves
the right to add or change duties at any time.
*Select E (ESSENTIAL), M (MARGINAL) or NA (NON-APPLICABLE) to denote importance of
each job function to position.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY:
Essential:
No
Yes In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to
“report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan
and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery
plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those
plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee
will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other
staff members if needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
High school or equivalent
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
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1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Working knowledge of standard electronic test equipment and computer user interfaces.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
Basic electronic and mechanical assembly skills including soldering and wire-wrapping.
General knowledge of simple analog and digital circuits (amplifiers, switches, buffers,
oscillators, gates, latches, flip-flops, optoisolators). Basic skills in file manipulations and
text file editing on at least one widely used computer operating system. Knowledge of
standard semiconductor test laboratory practices required.
Preferred Education:
Associate's degree
Specialized/technical training
Preferred Experience:
2 years
Preferred Field of Expertise:
Familiarity with laboratory applications of personal computer hardware and software.
Competence in basic file manipulations, text file editing, and command line utilities of at
least two widely used computer operating systems. Experience in semiconductor electronic
test or related field.
Skills: Administrative:
Communicate with others to gather information
Understand and apply policies and procedures
Skills: Other:
Knowledge of applicable laws/policies/principles/etc.
Problem identification and resolution
Skilled in:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools
Electronic semiconductor test equipment
Engineering software tools
Operating systems
Quality assurance/testing methods, tools and techniques
Troubleshooting
Skills: Machine/Equipment:
Computer network (department or school)
Computer network (university)
Computer peripheral equipment
Fax
Personal computer
Photocopier
Supervises: Level:
May oversee student and/or temporary workers.
Comments:
May require periodic weekend or evening work.
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SIGNATURES:
Employee: _____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer