Operator, Test Floor Production (Temporary) at Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation in San Diego, California

Job Description:

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor's 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission-to enhance Murata's world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi's product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi's team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

Job Summary

The Test Floor Production Operator is responsible for setting up and operating various equipment used in processing production/engineering material on the test production floor. This position will adhere to production, quality, and company policies and procedures to run the processes. The Operator will apply the acquired skills and utilize company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Follows detailed work instructions to run the processes on the test floor. This position will run the test floor processes associated with the area of responsibility and manages equipment by output priority


• Follows 6S protocols: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety


• Monitors the processes that are being ran per work instructions and identify non-conforming products or processes. Communicates probable cause for non-conforming material


• Tracks production lot processing by entering detailed information into the company's Manufacturing Execution System (MES)


• Detects errors in production flow and/or production material. Understands and utilizes protocol to correct errors


• Communicates issues clearly and thoroughly with Engineering and Maintenance


• Perform various Process Technician activities: read Build Sheets; create data logs for Engineering; inspect failed image Tape &Reel; set up equipment for Engineering debug (new products)


• Perform various maintenance activities: Tape &Reel and saw conversions; assist with preventive maintenance on the probers


• Ensure training certifications are up-to-date. Proactively maintains expertise in all areas where certified


• Trains lower level operators on process and equipment

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

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  Accepting Direction: Accepts and follows directions from others; respects authority; complies with requests; does what they are asked to do


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  Accepting Responsibility: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad


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  Following Policies and Procedures: Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures


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  Using Computers and Technology: Adept at using computers and other forms of technology related to his/her job; keeps up to date on technological changes; adapts work approach to keep pace with innovations in technology


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  Working Safely: Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• 1+ years of experience in Test Floor operations


• Experience using various computer equipment and systems such as Outlook Email and Excel, a tracking and ticketing system, and a document control system. Experience using Agile to make corrections and updates and experience performing minor trouble shooting of MESA work in progress tracking issues


• Understands details of processing procedures


• Understands working of equipment and computer systems where trained/certified (wafer level testing, Statistical Process Control in Tween, data collection/tracking in Hi-Rel).


• Experience adhering to schedule and following training guides and procedures while focusing on quality


• Manages time and priorities; the ability to multi-task on more than one piece of equipment/priority. Produces good output while ensuring all output meets quality standards


• The ability to troubleshoot minor equipment/process issues


• The ability to train others; trained and certified in multiple operations


• The ability to work well with others in a team environment


• The ability to communicate effectively within a shift and between shifts and with Engineering and Maintenance Technicians. Understands the nuances of Test Floor production operations and its impact on inter and intra shift communications


• Ability to respond to written and verbal instructions


• Ability to lift production floor equipment such as wafer carriers, up to 20 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and understanding specifications and procedures including technical drawings such as Build Sheets


• The ability to understand when issues should be escalated


• Self-motivated; seeks additional work when idle and seeks opportunities for personal growth

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma required, college courses or degree preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

pSemi Corporation supports a diverse workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. pSemi does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military or veteran status (including "protected veterans" under applicable affirmative action laws), marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws applicable to the Company. pSemi also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an employee or applicant has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.



Note: The Peregrine Semiconductor name, Peregrine Semiconductor logoand UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and the pSemi name, pSemi logo, HaRP andDuNE are trademarks of pSemi Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. pSemi products are protected under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: http://patents.psemi.com

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