Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)

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.

$65B
TSMC investment in Arizona chip manufacturing
10-12 weeks
from enrollment to interview-ready
$0
program cost — fully funded by TSMC AZ
Evening classes
fit around your current schedule

No experience required
Evening classes
Interview-ready graduates


Dates and deadlines

Priority consideration deadline: June 30. 2026
Application deadline: July 31, 2026
Program dates: August 31, 2026–November 5, 2026
  • 5:30-8:30pm, Monday through Thursday every week

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 10-12-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?
10-12 weeks total

What the curriculum covers

  • Process fundamentals
  • Semiconductor tools
  • SOP and manufacturing protocols
  • Manufacturing yield and QC
  • Basic IC manufacturing
  • Safety and mitigation

Who can apply?

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

  • At least 18 years old
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • 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.



Sponsored by

TSMC Arizona

Delivered by

Northern Arizona University