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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Prepare for a Career in Semiconductor Manufacturing with Practical, Hands-On Training
Program Overview
Jump-start your career in one of today’s most innovative industries with the Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology program at College of Western Idaho (CWI)! This Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) offers hands-on training in quality control, statistical processing, and semiconductor nanofabrication — preparing you for entry-level roles as a lab, SEM, or manufacturing technician.
With automation and high-tech equipment driving demand, now is the perfect time to gain skills employers need. CWI’s strong partnerships with companies like Micron Technology give you direct access to industry-relevant training. Most classes in this program are available online, giving you the flexibility to train on your terms.
Planning to continue your education? Classes in this program can be applied toward an Associate of Science Degree in CWI's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program — giving you a clear path to transfer on or level-up your education.
Learning Opportunities
- Master Semiconductor Processes: Learn to apply theoretical and hands-on skills to semiconductor nanofabrication and manufacturing systems.
- Develop Problem-Solving Expertise: Build critical thinking abilities to tackle complex technical challenges in a fast-paced industry.
- Enhance Technical Communication: Strengthen your communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in technical environments.
- Gain Real-World Insight: Benefit from CWI’s partnerships with local semiconductor manufacturers to understand industry needs and expectations.
- Lay the Foundation for Advancement: Earn a certificate that aligns with CWI’s STEM degree for a seamless transfer to four-year programs.
Partnership
As the core education partner with Micron Technology, Inc. (Micron), CWI is excited to lead efforts in delivering top-level education and skills training to students in support of the company's recently announced $15 billion expansion in Boise.
Gain relevant industry experience while having your education costs covered through Micron's Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology – Basic Technical Certificate
Cost:
$2,576
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Career Opportunities
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
32
Annual Openings*
$
36.89
Hourly Median Wage*
$
76,731
Annual Median Salary
5.8
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
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.
13
Annual Openings*
$
24.55
Hourly Median Wage*
$
51,064
Annual Median Salary
-10.12
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
Admissions
Step 1
- Apply to CWI.
- Choose Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology as your major.
Step 2
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Cost & Aid
As a student in this program, you may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
Enrichment Opportunities
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