Semiconductor Manufacturing
Our modules provide students with the skills and basic experience through an industry vetted program to prepare them to work in a chip manufacturer’s cleanroom environment. High-tech companies with cleanrooms may send their new hires as part of their extended orientation related to the cleanroom environment.
Why Semiconductor Manufacturing with PaCE?
Our hand-on trainings are designed for professionals or new entrants wanting to upskill their semiconductor expertise in a cleanroom environment.
Individual enrollments: see below and self-enroll
Group enrollments: please contact us at help@professional.ucsb.edu
What does the Semiconductor Manufacturing program offer?
Cleanroom Technician
OPEN NOW! Classroom lectures will cover the semiconductor ecosystem and major processes. This course offers extensive hands-on processing (27 hours) in the CNSI cleanroom on the UCSB campus. Students will process two semiconductor wafers using multiple cleanroom processes, and will gain knowledge of proper documentation and statistical process control.
This in-depth training will expose students to theoretical and practical approaches to fabrication in a cleanroom. No prior cleanroom experience necessary. It is intended for new entrants to the field, and/or those wanting to upskill their career in the semiconductor industry.
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Microchip Fabrication I
This intensive 72-hour program is designed to equip both professionals and novices with essential skills in semiconductor manufacturing. Participants will engage in hands-on training and theoretical instruction, introducing advanced semiconductor fabrication processes, material handling, and quality control within a cleanroom environment.
The course covers key microfabrication techniques, including lithography, growth, etching, and metallization, and offers practical experience in characterizing nMOS devices. By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to contribute to industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery with a strong foundation in microfabrication.
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Introduction to the Semiconductor Ecosystem
COMING SOON! Learn about leading-edge technology emerging from the Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem on the California Central Coast! Filled with examples of real-world technology from this world-leading region in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing, this online asynchronous course provides a foundational understanding of how semiconductor devices are manufactured, and what the critical technical job roles are in this industry, including assemblers, operators, technicians, and engineers. This course is intended for students wishing to learn about career pathways into the most advanced hardware development in the world!
NO PREREQUISITES NECESSARY.
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Courses
| Courses | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
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| XLRN 801.CR - Introduction to the Semiconductor Ecosystem | 0.2 CEUs | Coming soon | Coming soon | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| XLRN 802.CR - Cleanroom Technician Training | 4.0 CEUs |  |
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| XLRN 803.CR - Microchip Fabrication I | 4.0 CEUs | |
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How to Apply
Before enrolling in your first Semiconductor Manufacturing Course: Please complete the Semiconductor Manufacturing Application. Applications will be processed within 5 business days with a decision being sent via email no later than the 5th business day.
