Program Code: SMF.S.STC • Credit Hours: 17
Description
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.
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.
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