Thin Film Operator Job at Honeywell UOP Training in San Jose

Thin Film Operator

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Location: San Jose, California. Department: Operations & Production. Type: Full-time regular.

Overview

The Thin Film Operator will perform multiple operations including but not limited to photolithography, cleaning, laser drilling, and kitting of substrates. The role includes the use of machines, wet benches, microscopes, and hand tools to perform operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform photolithography steps, including spray coating, aligning, and operating wet benches to clean, develop, and etch thin film wafers.
• Perform cleaning and deburring of thin film substrates. Deburring includes using sandpaper, brushes, and hand tools to clean substrate surfaces and edges.
• Perform laser drilling of substrates.
• Perform kitting of substrates using vacuum wands and tweezers.
• Perform other tasks based on supervisor request.
• Inspections and certain steps are performed under a microscope.
• Maintain logs, fill out operation sheets, and input data into databases.
• Understand and follow assembly drawings, written, and verbal work instructions.
• Do basic math and apply it to specifications.
• Identify and communicate when substrates and processes do not meet specifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school Diploma/GED
• Ability to work the day shift position (5:00 am to 1:30 pm).
• 3 (three) plus years of manufacturing‑related experience.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in thin film or wafer manufacturing.
• Experience using microscopes and hand tools such as knives or tweezers.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and participate in problem solving when process and quality issues come up.

Benefits

Salary Range: $25.00 - $29.00 hourly (Level III). Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on geographical location, job function, education, and experience. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid holidays and vacation.

Other Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Employment Transparency: Application period is approx. 40 days from posting. Job Posting Date: November 5, 2025.

EEO Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.