Semiconductor is the first of its kind technical program that provides students with a broad understanding of the principles, processes, and tools involved in the semiconductor manufacturing process. This program is designed to prepare students for the variety of careers in semiconductor and related manufacturing fields.
Upon completion of the Semiconductor program, students will be well-prepared to pursue careers as process, manufacturing, or maintenance technician or specialist or to further specialize in areas such as Chemical, Industrial, Process and or Device Engineering.
Students will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials during their program;
Credential TBD
Key Topics
- Intro to Semiconductors
- Electronics
- Sensors
- Pneumatics
- Mechatronics
- Vacuum Systems & Gas Delivery
- Basic Integrated Circuit Manufacturing
- RF / Plasma Systems
- Safety and Mitigation
- Cybersecurity
- Manufacturing Yield
- Electronic Design Automation
- Test and Packaging
- Global Supply Chain
- Statistics
Schools that offer this program
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Career Tree
ENTRY-LEVEL CAREERS
(with Program Completion)
- Manufacturing Associate
- Equipment Repair Technician
- Production Associate
- Machine Operator
- Semiconductor Maintenance Technician/Specialist
- Quality Control Analyst/Technician
- Cleanroom Equipment Technician
- Assembly Operator
- Construction Technician
- Safety Technician
- Install Technician
- Warehouse Operator
TECHNICAL CAREERS
(Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Advanced Certification, Experience, etc.)
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Semiconductor Wafer Technician
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Gas Monitoring System Technician
- Manufacturing Manager
- Semiconductor Tool Coordiantor
- Mechatronics/Robotics Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Production Supervisor
- Product Manager
- Semiconductor Maintenance Tech
- Supply Chain Manager
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D., Specialized Training, Experience, etc.)
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer
- Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Manufacturing Device Engineer
- Manufacturing Equipment Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Yield Enhancement manager
- Warehouse Management
- Supervisor
- Remote Semiconductor Materials Scientist
- Procurement Material Planner
- Electrical Engineer
Course Sequence
Level 1
SMI305
Honors Semiconductors 1
Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment or completion of MAT300
Level 2
SMI405
Honors Semiconductors 2
Prerequisite:
Honors Semiconductors 1
Level 3
MIC500
Mentorships Internships Careers
Prerequisite:
Honors Semiconductors 2 and Instructor approval,
11th and 12th grade