Overview: Powering Innovation at the Edge in Chon Buri

Imagine standing at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, where every wafer you test could power the next autonomous vehicle, drone, or smart factory. At Analog Devices in Chon Buri, Thailand, our Test Manufacturing Technician - Wafer Sort role is the heartbeat of our wafer-level testing operations. For over 55 years, Analog Devices has bridged the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs in digitized factories, mobility, digital healthcare, and climate solutions. With $9 billion in FY24 revenue and 24,000 global employees, we're Ahead of What's Possible™.

In Chon Buri's state-of-the-art facility, you'll operate cutting-edge automated test equipment, ensuring semiconductors meet the highest quality standards. This graduate-level position demands precision in a cleanroom environment, rewarding you with hands-on experience in a global leader's production line. Join us to transform lives through technology, collaborating with brilliant minds on problems that matter. Our culture emphasizes employee growth, sustainability, and impactful innovation—perfect for technicians passionate about electronics and manufacturing excellence.

Chon Buri, Thailand, serves as a strategic hub for Analog Devices' Asia-Pacific operations, leveraging proximity to Bangkok's ecosystem while offering a balanced lifestyle. As a Test Manufacturing Technician, you'll contribute directly to high-volume wafer sort processes, verifying test programs, troubleshooting issues, and driving yield improvements. This role isn't just a job; it's a launchpad for a thriving career in semiconductor manufacturing.

A Day in the Life of a Test Manufacturing Technician in Chon Buri

Your shift in Chon Buri begins in the pristine cleanroom, donning ESD gear and calibrating your mindset for precision. Dawn breaks over Thailand's eastern seaboard as you power up the wafer probers, verifying test programs against production schedules. The hum of automated equipment fills the air as you load wafers, initiating sort tests that scrutinize millions of dies for defects.

Mid-morning, an alarm pings—a yield deviation. You dive into first-level troubleshooting, checking prober alignments and handler interfaces. With methodical diagnostics, you isolate a hardware glitch, swap components, and resume testing, logging every step in the MES system. Lunch in the on-site cafeteria recharges you with Thai favorites, fueling discussions on yesterday's optimizations.

Afternoon brings collaboration: engineers need support for a new product qualification. You assist in setups, run correlations, and verify data integrity. As shift handover nears, you monitor KPIs—yield at 98.5%, uptime 99.2%—communicating insights clearly to the incoming team. Ending with a quick root-cause huddle, you clock out knowing your work powers global innovations. Rotating shifts keep things dynamic, blending technical challenges with team camaraderie in Chon Buri's vibrant tech community.

Why Chon Buri, Thailand? Your Ideal Tech Career Destination

Chon Buri, Thailand, pulses with industrial energy, just 100 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. Home to massive industrial estates like Amata Nakorn, it's a semiconductor powerhouse attracting giants like Analog Devices. Affordable living, modern infrastructure, and proximity to Pattaya's beaches make it a technician's paradise—work hard, play harder.

Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative supercharges Chon Buri with investments in high-tech manufacturing. Enjoy Bangkok's international airport in under two hours, pristine beaches for weekends, and a cost of living 40% below Singapore's. Local markets brim with fresh seafood, street food delights like som tam, and festivals like Songkran. Analog Devices' Chon Buri site taps this ecosystem, offering stability amid Thailand's booming electronics sector.

For families, international schools abound; for adventurers, water sports and islands beckon. With English widely spoken in tech hubs, integrating is seamless. Chon Buri blends career opportunities with Thai hospitality, making it the perfect base for Analog Devices technicians building tomorrow's tech today.

Career Growth: From Technician to Tech Leader

Analog Devices invests in your trajectory. Start as Test Manufacturing Technician and ascend to Senior Technician, Test Engineer, or Yield Analyst within 2-3 years. Our structured programs include certifications in advanced semiconductor testing, Six Sigma, and automation scripting. Cross-train on probers, handlers, and data analytics for versatility.

Mentorship pairs you with veterans, while tuition reimbursement supports degrees in mechatronics or engineering. Global rotations to Massachusetts or Ireland sites broaden horizons. 80% of our leadership began in production roles—your path to Process Engineer or Operations Manager awaits. In Chon Buri, tap Thailand's talent pipeline for rapid advancement in a $500B global chip industry.

Rewards: Exceptional Compensation and Perks

Earn competitive pay with shift premiums, annual bonuses, and performance incentives. Full health coverage includes family plans, dental, and wellness checks. Enjoy 20+ paid days off, provident fund matching, and stock options. On-site perks: gym, subsidized meals, shuttle services. Thailand-specific: visa support, relocation aid, and cultural integration programs. Live richly in Chon Buri on a rewarding package.

Culture: Inclusive Innovation at Analog Devices

Our Chon Buri team thrives on collaboration, sustainability, and fun. DEI initiatives ensure everyone succeeds, regardless of background. Weekly town halls, hackathons, and volunteer days foster belonging. Sustainability drives us—zero-waste goals and green energy. Thai traditions blend with global vibes, creating a supportive, high-energy environment where ideas flourish.

Apply Now: Join Analog Devices in Chon Buri

Ready to test the future? Submit your resume today. Note export licensing for non-Thai citizens. Equal opportunity employer.

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