P-TECH Semiconductor Microchip Technology
P-TECH Program Located at: Corcoran
Are you interested in how technology will shape the future? Are you skilled at troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues?
The Career Field:
Semiconductor technicians are highly skilled workers who assist engineers to manufacture semiconductor devices (which are commonly known as integrated circuits or microchips) being designed for use in many kinds of modern electronic equipment. They may also test samples of devices already in production to assess production techniques. They maintain and evaluate the test equipment used to gather information about the semiconductor devices while in production.
They assist in the design and planning for later production or help to improve production yields. Because of the need for an extremely clean environment, technicians are required to wear Cleanroom suits to keep dust, lint, and dirt out of the clean room where the production takes place. Changing into a clean suit is required for each and every entry to the clean room.
The Program:
This program prepares students for careers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Students will be trained on state-ofthe-art industry standard equipment and work in a simulated clean room. The program is orientated for students to learn monitoring, sustaining, and improving equipment. During handson projects, students will perform technical tests and experiments in the simulated wafer fabrication area and set-up and master the use of semiconductor processing equipment. Students will develop a solid foundation in mathematics and physical sciences as well as technical knowledge and good problem solving and teamwork skills.
