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P-TECH Computer Chip Production

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Have you ever wondered how the tiny computer chips that power smartphones, video games, artificial intelligence, and tomorrow’s technology are created?

If so, the P-TECH Computer Chip Technology & Production program is your chance to explore the exciting world of high-tech innovation, hands-on learning, and careers that help shape the future!

 

The Career Field

Chip designers are highly skilled workers who assist engineers to manufacture semiconductor devices (which are commonly known as integrated circuits or microchips) being designed for use in many kinds of modern electronic equipment.

They may also test samples of devices already in production to assess production techniques. They maintain and evaluate the test equipment used to gather information about the semiconductor devices while in production. They assist in the design and planning for later production or help to improve production yields.

Because of the need for an extremely clean environment, technicians are required to wear Cleanroom suits to keep dust, lint, and dirt out of the clean room where the production takes place. Changing into a clean suit is required for each and every entry to the clean room.

 

The Program

This program prepares students for careers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The program is orientated for students to learn monitoring, sustaining, and improving equipment. During hands-on projects, students will perform technical tests and experiments in the simulated wafer fabrication area and set-up and master the use of semiconductor processing equipment.

Students will develop a solid foundation in mathematics and physical sciences as well as technical knowledge and good problem solving and teamwork skills.

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Certificates and College Credit

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