Wafer Fab Technician-1st Shift

$69k to $94k

Billerica, MA, United StatesPosted Oct 31, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. Our facility in Billerica, Massachusetts is located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices.

Our unique technology enables the highest system performance in the most compact and cost-effective formats in a variety of applications. This site's Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products are laser-based imaging tools that have transformed ophthalmic care and made notable impacts on patients in cardiology, dermatology, oncology, gastroenterology, and other medical specialties.

We are presently seeking a 1st Shift Wafer Fabrication Processing Technician that will make vital contributions to new technology and product development for our growing range of cutting-edge optical engine products. 1st Shift Openings: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (8 hr Shifts) Main responsibilities: Operate sophisticated semiconductor processing equipment; Process products through various wafer manufacturing steps such as: Photolithography: Wafer preparation, photo aligner and track system operation, chemical cleaning, wafer inspection and measurement.

Metallization: Wafer preparation, chemical cleaning, wafer loading, metal deposition and thickness measurement. Scribing: wafer scribing and demounting, visual inspection Optical layer evaporation via equipment operation, vacuum chamber Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Proven experience as a Wafer Processing Technician or similar role.

(5+ years); Familiarity with semiconductor processing technologies and cleanroom protocols; Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; Ability to work in a fast-paced, Low-volume High-mix environment; Excellent communication and teamwork skills; Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds; Willingness to work in shifts as needed.

Compensation

Salary Range: $33.01 - $45.24 Depending on Experience #LI-AM1 This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas Must be a US Citizen/Persons Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global Team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team #LI-AM1 What We Offer Nearest Major Market: Boston Apply now » Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Start Please wait... Find similar jobs: Operations <div id="footer. Row. Top"

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