UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
VLSI Engineering Technician II
Job Code: 167399
Grade:
TI
OT Eligible:
Yes
Comp Approval:
10/1/2008
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides electronic test support for semiconductor wafer engineering laboratory. Performs test,
prototyping, and maintenance activities in consultation with a senior technician or engineer.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
*E/M/NA
% TIME
______
______ Operates and maintains test instruments and equipment of considerable
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 general wafer laboratory maintenance activities in consultation with a
senior technician or engineer. May inspect, test and troubleshoot test instruments
and equipment, including complex systems. May make repairs requiring
nonstandard techniques. Receives assistance from lower level technicians as
necessary.
______
______ Serves as primary contact with field service personnel and electrical, air
conditioning, and other contractors when outside service is required.
______
______ Produces and distributes standard wafer laboratory test reports using commandline-driven report generators and electronic mail.
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______ Supports custom test systems activities including: maintenance of design
documents (schematics printed circuit board artwork and mechanical and
assembly drawings); purchase of electronic and mechanical parts; and assembly,
test, debugging and maintenance of prototype systems and existing custom
installations.
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______ 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
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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:
5 years
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 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. General knowledge of CAD software,
spreadsheets and other electronic engineering software tools. 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
Technical documentation
Troubleshooting
Skills: Machine/Equipment:
Computer aided tools for circuit or device level simulations
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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.
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