Semiconductor Fundamentals SMF.S.STC
Short-term Technical Certificate - 17 Credit Hours
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Effective as of Fall 2024
What is the program about?
This certificate prepares students for entry-level work in the semiconductor fabrication industry. The materials, devices, and processing techniques of integrated circuit production, including the use of clean rooms, will be covered. Students will develop basic mechanical and electrical skills needed to service industrial machinery, including the vacuum systems used in the manufacture of microchips. DC and AC circuits, including three-phase power supplies, will be covered, along with mechanical drafting. Students will incorporate the use of computer interfaces in metrology and basic statistical process control and topics in lean manufacturing.
Program Outcomes
- Execute repair procedures provided in the maintenance manuals.
- Apply appropriate repair processes, methods and materials for undocumented failures.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments to analyze and interpret the results for semiconductor production scenarios.
Career Opportunities
This certificate prepares students for entry-level opportunities working for chip manufacturers and their suppliers, as well as other companies that produce micro-electronic boards and components.
