Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties. 

Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 3.6% Openings Per Year 182
Wages	Median Hourly $23 per hour Average Annual $48,990 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Education Available in Washington	Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
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