Job Description

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Job Description:

Essential Function:

Join the team at Silfex as a Team Lead / Manufacturing Technician 5 and take the next step in your high-tech manufacturing career. In this hands-on role, you will operate, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced manufacturing equipment used to produce precision components for the semiconductor industry. Drawing on expertise across processes such as cleaning, polishing, etching, and texturing, you will lead complex problem-solving efforts, drive process improvements, and support cross-functional operations. You will also serve as a technical resource and mentor to other technicians, helping ensure products consistently meet quality, customer, and performance requirements. If you're ready to apply your expertise and make a meaningful impact in a clean, cutting-edge manufacturing environment, Silfex offers the opportunity to grow and lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate machines that support the Silfex manufacturing and finishing processes
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities
• Demonstrates mastery of all Shared Resources processes, leveraging advanced technical expertise to troubleshoot complex issues, drive process improvements, optimize operational performance, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence
• Support the development and improvement of processes by applying advanced skills and techniques
• Complete complex tasks using effective and innovative methods to support production goals
• Follow all material handling requirements to ensure quality of product and equipment
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, follow all work instructions, setup sheets and process specifications
• Record quality and production data accurately and promptly in batch records, ERP systems, and productivity or quality logs
• Ensure cleanliness of the area and perform general and routine housekeeping tasks
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure equipment is functioning properly. Initiate work orders or dispatches when needed to support operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance regarding down machines
• Develop and maintain competency in advanced troubleshooting of equipment
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate
• Perform other duties and projects assigned

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Follow all company safety policies, wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for your area or task, and report incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to management.
• Communicate clearly, proactively, and respectfully to support teamwork and collaboration across departments and levels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by using Lean manufacturing methods (reducing waste and improving efficiency) and 5S. Maintain organization and cleanliness and escalate maintenance issues responsibly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent advanced training preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years in a manufacturing environment operating equipment and following contamination-control protocols, with experience in cleanroom settings or regulated industries such as laboratory operations, chemical processing, food manufacturing, or medical device manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience handling hazardous chemicals and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Expert level mastery of all Shared Resources processes, with full cross-training and the ability to perform each process accurately while consistently following established quality and safety standards.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert, capable of resolving complex, non‑routine process and equipment issues and providing guidance to peers, leads, and cross‑functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, refine, and apply advanced concepts and techniques, contributing to improved process performance, yield, efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Proven ability to complete complex tasks often serving as the escalation point for difficult work.
• Actively contributes to the development, improvement, and standardization of processes, work instructions, and techniques, identifying gaps, risks, or opportunities for improvement.
• Ability and willingness to efficiently and effectively operate equipment in cleanroom apparel for 12‑hour shifts and work safely around hazardous chemicals; models exemplary safety behaviors.
• Advanced ability to interpret, assess, and validate work instructions, operating procedures, drawings, and specifications, including identifying document errors, ambiguities, or inconsistencies that may impact product quality or compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to manufacturing processes and equipment, including participation in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Capable of applying, reinforcing, and teaching standard practices and techniques, supporting training, mentoring, and qualification of Level 2–4 technicians.
• Strong computer proficiency, including use of manufacturing systems, data entry, reporting tools, and web‑based platforms; able to support and guide others as needed.
• Consistently safety‑ and quality‑minded, setting the standard for compliance, accuracy, and accountability.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated history of high‑quality, reliable, and repeatable performance.
• Ability to understand key performance indicators (KPIs), recognize how individual and process performance impacts operational goals, and adapt priorities or work methods as needed to support execution and achievement of established targets.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, influencing outcomes and supporting operational stability.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively in fast‑paced or changing manufacturing environments while maintaining precision and compliance.
• Ability to perform successfully under minimal supervision, exercising sound technical judgment and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical concepts, escalate risks appropriately, and collaborate effectively with leadership, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

A Shift: 6am - 6pm

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel parts and tools.
• Requires regular use of latex gloves while performing job duties, subject to approved accommodations where applicable
• Must comply with cleanroom requirements, which may restrict items such as piercings, makeup, rings, contact lenses, cell phones, earbuds, and other personal items depending on room assignment.
• Frequently required to put on and remove PPE (donning and doffing) when entering and exiting cleanroom environments multiple times during a shift.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand or sit, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Lifting: Occasionally up to 50 pounds; regularly up to 25 pounds.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: Frequently near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; occasionally wet and/or humid conditions; moderate noise.
• You will be required to wear cleanroom gowns (including hood and mask) for much of a 12‑hour shift, and other PPE as needed, such as respirators (when changing out totes) and acid‑resistant PPE (face shields, chemical aprons, and gloves).

A Shift: 6am - 6pm

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.