Microchip Manufacturing Process Technician Training

Your next career starts in the booming industry of a chip fab

Arizona is at the center of America’s semiconductor boom. TSMC’s $65B investment is creating thousands of well-paying technical jobs, and TSMC is hiring — right here, right now. This is your on-ramp. Get the skills to land a high-paying Process Technician role in just 10-12 weeks, completely free.

$265B

TSMC investment in Arizona chip manufacturing

10 weeks

from enrollment to interview-ready

$0

Program cost

Evening classes

fit around your current schedule

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Dates and deadlines

Priority consideration deadline: November 30, 2026

Application deadline: December 16, 2026

Program dates: January 4, 2027 – March 11, 2027

• 5:30-8:30pm, Monday through Thursday every week

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What does a Process Technician do?

Process Technicians are the heartbeat of semiconductor manufacturing. Working from a central office with a team and leadership, you’ll monitor up to 25 live wafer manufacturing systems simultaneously — responding to alarms, analyzing risk, and following precise protocols to keep production running at peak quality. You’ll perform process analysis, develop collaborative solutions, and occasionally work in a cleanroom environment. It’s a role that blends critical thinking, teamwork, and technical precision in one of the world’s most advanced industries.

Intensive delivered by NAU

A 10-week intensive designed to take you from zero to interview-ready. Classes are held at NAU’s North Valley Campus, 3 hours a night, 4 nights a week — structured to fit around your life.

When?

Monday–Thursday evenings

How long?

3 hours per evening

Where?

NAU North Valley campus

Duration?

10 weeks total

What the curriculum covers

• Process fundamentals and manufacturing flow
• Data Analysis
• SOP and manufacturing protocols
• Manufacturing yield and Quality Control
• Systematic troubleshooting
• Metrology and Instrumentation
• Safety and mitigation

Who can apply?

The program is open to all interested applicants who meet the following criteria:

• At least 18 years old on start date of program
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• High school diploma or G.E.D. Required. Associate’s degree holders are encouraged to apply, though this program is not appropriate for those with a bachelor’s degree
• Updated resume submitted with application
• Completed application (selected students will undergo a background check)

What you will earn

Free career training

in a cutting-edge field at no cost to you.

Digital badge from NAU

A verifiable credential from NAU’s Continuing Education department to showcase on your professional profile.

Direct interview pathway

Graduates become eligible to interview directly for a Process Technician position at TSMC Arizona.

Lucrative career launch

Competitive salaries right out of training — whether you’re starting fresh or making a career pivot.

Ready to build the future of chips?

Applications are competitive — spots are limited. Submit your information today and take the first step toward a high-paying career in semiconductor manufacturing.

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