[Remote] Technical Curriculum Developer (Semiconductor)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Per Scholas is dedicated to driving mobility and opportunity in technology through rigorous training programs. They are seeking a Technical Curriculum Developer to design and maintain scalable training solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on creating high-quality learning modules and improving curriculum based on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Build interactive digital learning modules in Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise) and Google Workspace, fully integrated into Canvas LMS
• Develop instructor manuals, lesson plans, facilitation guides, and learner workbooks with clear, step-by-step instructions for complex tasks such as wafer handling, tool preventive maintenance (PM), and process troubleshooting
• Create technical diagrams, videos, animations, and interactive demonstrations that help learners visualize unseen processes such as plasma etch, thin-film deposition, vacuum behavior, and gas/chemical flow
• Design practical lab exercises, diagnostic tests, and performance-based assessments for electrical, vacuum, and equipment-maintenance tasks, with rigorous cleanroom and hazardous-materials safety documentation
• Translate technical competencies into modular, progressive skill-building sequences, moving from foundational theory (semiconductor basics, fab process flow) to advanced equipment and process troubleshooting
• Synthesize feedback from learners, instructors, and field/fab SMEs to identify pain points and drive rapid curriculum iteration
• Manage the update cycle for existing modules, adding, updating, or removing content based on changing industry standards, tool generations, and market signals
• Maintain meticulous version control and technical documentation to ensure site-to-site consistency across national programs
• Develop instructor onboarding materials and resource libraries, including technical reference sheets and troubleshooting guides for trainers
• Assist with program descriptions and technical marketing materials for recruitment and external partnership engagement

Skills

• 1–3 years in technical instructional design or technical training content creation
• 1–3 years in electrical, electromechanical, or equipment-maintenance roles in semiconductor fabs, advanced manufacturing, or comparable high-tech industrial environments
• Strong technical background, with the ability to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to respond clearly in live digital sessions (e.g., Zoom) or in-person training environments
• Demonstrable understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and PLC logic and troubleshooting, including the controls and RF power systems found on process tools
• Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Front-End Process Tools: Photolithography (steppers/scanners/track), plasma and reactive-ion etch, thin-film deposition (CVD, PVD, ALD, epitaxy), ion implantation, diffusion/oxidation furnaces, CMP, and wet-process/clean benches
• Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Vacuum Systems: Roughing and high-vacuum pumps (dry, turbo, cryo), chambers, gauges, and leak detection/troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Gas & Chemical Delivery: Bulk and specialty gas systems, gas cabinets and valve manifold boxes (VMBs), mass flow controllers, and slurry/chemical distribution for hazardous, pyrophoric, and corrosive materials
• Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Metrology & Inspection: Measurement, defect inspection, and test equipment used to qualify wafers and tools
• Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Automation & Wafer Handling: Robotics, EFEM/load ports, and equipment automation/communication (e.g., SECS/GEM concepts)
• Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Facility & Sub-Fab Infrastructure: Ultrapure water (UPW), process cooling water, exhaust abatement and scrubbers, chillers, HVAC and cleanroom environmental controls, and basic pneumatic/hydraulic controls
• Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Cleanroom & Contamination Control: Cleanroom protocols, gowning, ESD control, and contamination/particle management
• Associate-level proficiency in Articulate 360 and Canvas LMS; high proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Exceptional written communication, with a proven ability to simplify expert-level technical jargon into teachable, structured content
• Solid understanding of industrial and semiconductor-specific safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 70E, hazardous gas/chemical handling, and SEMI guidelines such as S2/S8)
• Professional certifications in semiconductor, maintenance, electrical, vacuum, or industrial safety disciplines (e.g., SACA Industry 4.0 Associate/Specialist, SMRP CMRT, NIMS Industrial Maintenance, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E)
• Instructional design or eLearning certifications (e.g., ATD Instructional Design Certificate, university-based ID certificates, Articulate 360 training, Canvas Certified Educator – Course Design)
• Experience with virtual labs, AR/VR simulations, or SCORM/xAPI content development
• Familiarity with competency-based education (CBE) and national credentialing frameworks

Benefits

• Full-TimePer Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
• All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year).
• Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance.
• Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
• Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
• Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.
• Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan.
• Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.
• 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members
• Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
• Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.
• Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

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