Job Description

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Entry-Level Outgoing Quality Assurance (OQA) Associate to help ensure that only defect-free, high-quality wafers are delivered to our customers. In this role, you will be trained to verify that products conform to customer specifications, conduct final visual inspections, and follow established packaging and documentation standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform final quality control checks to verify all product meets all requirements.
• Perform wafer visual inspection and defect classification. Record results and follow recovery procedures when defects are found.
• Package product per customer requirements.
• Monitor fab environment quality items: particles, static charging, temperature, bacteria, and AMC monitors. Support other organizations as required.
• Report any problems relating to the product, process or quality system. Provide suggestions for improvements and participate in improvement actions.

Requirements:

• Meet all performance objectives including quality and productivity.
• Work effectively as part of a team maintaining good communication. Exercise good written and verbal communication skills.
• Meet all training timelines. Proactively seek to understanding the basic principles as well as the specific requirements. Demonstrate good logical thinking skills.
• Able to follow instructions and follow through with assigned tasks. Adhere to procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate good eye/hand coordination and the ability to distinguish patterns based on color and texture to perform manual wafer inspection without damaging the product.
• Possess basic computer proficiency including the use Microsoft Windows and MS Office programs. Quickly learn how to use job specific programs.
• Flexible to change to meet company needs including working night shift as necessary.

Eligibility:

All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use.

Work Location & Schedule:

This position operates on-site at our Camas, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm: however, there may be occasions when additional hours are necessary to meet project demands.

Pay Transparency & Other Compensation:

At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting wage typically ranges between $22.25 and $24.44 per hour. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $22.25 and $26.15 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMC’s total compensation package also includes market-competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.

Benefits:

Employees and their families are offered access to comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, our wellbeing program, as well as basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Additionally, employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan with an employer match and participate in the employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 12 recognized holidays per year and accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually their first year. Tuition Assistance Program up to $5,250 per year. Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café where meals cost as low as $6 a day!

If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email recruitingwa@tsmc.com

EOE Statement:

TSMC Washington, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at recruitingwa@tsmc.com. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

TSMC Core Values
At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work:

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees.
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

(For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit: https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)