Plant Maintenance and Safety in Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Duration
8 Weeks, 5-6 hours a week
Form
100% Self-paced. Online
Cost
$1,200 or 4 installments of $300
Start Date
Begins every month. Please enroll now to select your start date.

Who is this program for?

This credential in semiconductor technology and industry offers an overview of the essential aspects of plant maintenance and safety. The program begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of plant maintenance and safety protocols, followed by an in-depth look at plant maintenance techniques and best practices. Industry regulations and standards critical for compliance are covered next. Learners will then focus on semiconductor safety, emergency protocols, and procedures. The program also explores maintenance software and tools, including computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Reporting and compliance in semiconductor plants are addressed, followed by a discussion on future trends in quality assurance, ensuring participants are prepared for the evolving industry landscape.

At the end of this credential, you will be able to:

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  • Understand the definition and importance of plant maintenance.
  • Identify the objectives of effective maintenance management.
  • Explain the concept and benefits of preventive maintenance in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Understand the fundamental principles and advantages of implementing preventive maintenance practices in semiconductor plants.
  • Define the Occupational Safety and Health Administrative (OSHA) rules.
  • Learn about the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council Solid State Technology Association (JEDEC), a semiconductor trade and engineering standardization organization.
  • Identify common hazards in the semiconductor industry.
  • Explain the importance of safety protocols in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Explain the purpose of CMMS.
  • Differentiate between cloud-based and on-premise CMMS.
  • Conduct internal, external, and regulatory compliance audits, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
  • Use emerging technologies such as AI, ML, blockchain, and IoT for predictive compliance, real-time monitoring, and secure reporting.
  • Analyze the impact of automation on manufacturing processes.
  • Identify and address challenges associated with automation in quality assurance.

Representative Job Titles

  • Facilities Maintenance Technician
  • Technician
  • Preventative Maintenance (PM) Technician
  • Technical Specialist
  • Semiconductor Design Engineer
  • Semiconductor Reliability Engineer
  • Semiconductor Field Service Engineer
  • Smart Factory Automation Specialists

Why Choose a Career in Semiconductor Manufacturing?

The U.S. semiconductor industry could face a shortage of about 70,000 to 90,000 workers over the next few years, according to a Deloitte report. The shortage spans various professions - electrical engineers, technicians, and production workers, with a particular scarcity in Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) design. The rise of big-data technologies like machine learning has heightened the demand for next-generation computing platforms. According to a McKinsey report, sales in the semiconductor industry has grown but fabrication facilities struggled to scale up the worker supply at the same rate. Over the next decade, further innovation in semiconductor technology will enable a host of transformative technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous electric vehicles, and the internet of things (IoT).

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Course Overview

Develop a basic understanding on plant maintenance and safety. Understand different regulations and standards. Get a firm grip on safety protocols while working inside semiconductor clean room fab. Learn about automated maintenance systems and software. Review reporting and compliance standards in the semiconductor industry and get an overview of the rise of smart devices, AI and IoT in the semiconductor industry.
37 - Learning Videos
28 - Quizzes
31 - Case Studies

There is a massive shortage of technical workers in the U.S who know how to install and operate specialized equipment in a semiconductor-grade facility. Skills of electricians, pipefitters and welders; technical engineers, maintenance personnel and smart factory automation specialists; and graduate electrical engineers to design chips and the tools and manufacturing processes that make the chips are in high demand.

Semiconductor chip companies consider expediting hiring diverse skills for both building and automating their manufacturing facilities and designing chips and tools.

Production and engineering jobs make up more than half of the domestic semiconductor workforce, but the industry also employs workers in management, business and financial operations, mathematics, sales, administrative support, maintenance, transportation, and more.

This credential covers the topics of:

  • Module 1: Introduction to Plant Maintenance and Safety
  • Module 2: Plant Maintenance
  • Module 3: Industry Regulations and Standards
  • Module 4: Understanding Semiconductor Safety, Emergency Protocols and Procedures
  • Module 5: Maintenance software and tools computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
  • Module 6: Reporting and Compliance in Semiconductor Plants
  • Module 7: Future Trends in Quality Assurance

This credential includes videos, quizzes, simulations, and case studies with the goal of providing students with a strong overview of semiconductor industry.

This program will equip learners with the following work competencies:

  • Basic understanding on plant maintenance and safety.
  • Ability to understand different regulations and standards.
  • Implement safety protocols while working inside semiconductor clean room fab.
  • Understand automated maintenance systems and software.
  • Ability to detect defects.

Pricing

Pay All At Once

$1,200
By paying the total cost of the Microcredential upfront, you'll gain full access to the course content, ensuring financial simplicity and peace of mind. Enjoy comprehensive support throughout your learning journey and receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the program.
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Installment Plan - Over four installments

$300
Opting to divide the total cost into equal monthly payments provides you with payment flexibility while maintaining full access to the course content. You'll receive complete support throughout the program and a certificate of completion once the course is successfully finished.
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Still Have Questions?

What is the duration of the program and how much time is required each week?

This is an 8-week program that will require about 5 to 6 hours of dedicated time per week.

Will this micro-credential be transferrable for credit-hours?

No. Micro-credentials are not transferrable for credit. These are skills-based training programs that differ from a traditional college course.

Are there assignments and deadlines?

No, there are no assignment deadlines. There is, however, a prescribed pace for timely completion as learners will have a set number of weeks to complete the credential.

Do I have to attend classes at the same time each week?

Micro-credentials are self-paced and do not require the learner to attend class at a certain time each week. Learners should expect to spend 5-6 hours per week engaging with the course at their own pace. Select weeks will have optional webinars featuring industry experts.

What do I receive upon completion of this micro-credential?

Students will receive a certificate of completion.

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

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