Title: Direct Labor Non-Exempt Career Path: Cypress Company Confidential

CYPRESS Company Confidential
Title: DIRECT LABOR NON-EXEMPT CAREER PATH
1. PURPOSE/SCOPE
1.1 Purpose
This document defines the career path system for non-exempt Direct
Labor Production Operators and Technician employees at Cypress. It will
help to align the employee's and manager's expectations for contributions
at various levels and allow for self evaluation and career management. It
provides managers with a framework for career guidance, coaching and
promotions and provides a method to promote the desired norms and
values throughout the employees.
1.2 Scope
All Fab Production Operations and Technician (non-exempt DL)

employees at Cypress US locations and Production Operators for Back
End Manufacturing.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 It is the Human Resources Department's responsibility for defining this
process.
2.2 It is the Manager's, Review Board's, and Site Human Resources

Department's responsibility for performing this process.
2.3 It is the Site Human Resources Department's responsibility for maintaining

records for this process.
3. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3.1 00-00064 - Cypress Record Retention Policy
3.2 27-00041 - Initial Performance Review Form
3.3 65-05007 - Salary Increase Guidelines
3.4 65-09042 - Non-Exempt Facilities Career Path
3.5 65-09043 - Non Exempt Line Maintenance Career Path
3.6 65-09044 - Non-Exempt Process/Defect/Reticle/Failure

Analysis/Reliability/Planning/Backend Equipment Technician Career Path
Document No. 65-09014 Rev. *W Page 1 of 45

3.7 65-09027 - Production Supervisor Career Path
4. MATERIALS: N/A
5. EQUIPMENT: N/A
6. SAFETY: N/A
7. CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

7.1 Career Path
The establishment of a career path system at Cypress gives the non-

exempt employees the clear opportunity for continued growth along
technical or managerial paths. An overview of the various levels is given in
Appendix 3 and at the beginning of each family of job descriptions in
Appendix 4.
7.2 Why a Career Path System is Important
A Career Path enables managers and the executive staff to establish,

recognize, promote and reward behavior that they feel is associated with
success. For a high technology company to keep its edge, it is critical to
promote excellence and to provide employees with the tools to develop
themselves. Over the long term, a Career Path System can be used to
influence the culture. One way this occurs is by example; i.e. role models.
Due to the profound effect such a system can have, it follows that paying
careful attention to the grading criteria and adherence to the
accompanying standards is critical.
In the short term, the Career Path System provides developmental paths
for non-exempt employees who might otherwise become under utilized or
lose motivation due to stagnant expectations. Having an absolute,
unambiguous standard of expected contribution at different levels can be
a powerful performance motivator. The opportunity for being recognized
for achievement in an area can also be an employee retention factor.
Other benefits from this system involve aligning an employee's and a
manager's expectations for contributions at various levels. In particular:
1. Employees are given a method for self-evaluation and career

management,
2. Managers are given a framework for career guidance, coaching, and

promotions,

3. Human Resources is given less ambiguous positions and equitable

salary grades, and
4. Executive Staff is given a method to promote desired norms and

values throughout the company.
There can also be misuses or abuses of this system that over time can
make it ineffective for both employees and their managers. In particular, if
the criteria used for rating individuals on the career path are inconsistent
with success as defined by company core values, then it can become an
ambiguous status symbol. A company's systems need to be consistent to
be effective. The credibility and usefulness of the Career Path System is
also reduced if it is used strictly as a reward rather than as an opportunity
for promoting behavior and setting high standards. A review board is
required to maximize its effectiveness.
7.3 Generic Criteria for Each Level in Each Career Path
This matrix is designed to assist in defining the levels of positions in each

of the career paths. A position may be measured against specific,
identifiable factors, which will be applicable across the various non-exempt
positions. These criteria reflect norms and work strategies promoted by
the company. The criteria include: responsibilities, developmental goals,
quality requirements, performance requirements, education, and
experience.

CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Specific title for the position
DEPARTMENT: CATEGORY: Status of position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
SALARY GRADE: Numerical grade JOB FAMILY: Career Path of position

(i.e. N02) (i.e. Fab Operations Technician)
RESPONSIBILITIES: DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:

GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS:
Responsibilities for this Goals to attain in order Quality requirements for Performance Education required for Experience required for this
position. to advance to next level. this position. requirements for this this position. position.
position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical requirements for this position.

8. OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8.1 CHOOSING A CAREER PATH
It is important that both the employee and the manager participate in

choosing a career path. Employees must ask themselves what their
career goals are. Managers must give their employees a straightforward
assessment of how they are viewed by others. Together they must
consider the available options and the expectations associated with them.
Finally they must develop a realistic plan to reach the objectives.
8.2 PLACEMENT ON CAREER PATH
New Hires: In general, hiring should be at the lowest level to allow for
development of good peer relations and for career development for the
new hire. Individuals must meet all the criteria listed in quality
requirements, performance requirements, education, and experience
areas and be able to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Continuous Improvement requirements will be implemented as
Continuous Improvement concepts become utilized throughout the
corporation. During the interim, employees may be promoted without
meeting criteria for Continuous Improvement requirements, as the
opportunity to participate on a Continuous Improvement team may be
unavailable to the employee. The appropriate grade level should be noted
on the offer approval form and must be approved as part of the offer.
Human Resources will review the placement to ensure accuracy and
consistency. Placements will be reviewed at the completion of the Initial
Performance Review (see spec 27-00041).
Initial Placement of Current Employees: The criteria listed for each level is
that of an employee proficient in the position. Individuals must meet all the
criteria listed in quality requirements, performance requirements,
education, and experience areas and be able to perform the
responsibilities of the position.

8.3 CAREER PATH REVIEW BOARD
Each site will have its own Review Board. Placements will be reviewed
collectively on an annual basis by the Human Resources Managers from
all sites to ensure consistency.
The Career Path Review Board will be made up of:
1. The Department V.P. or designate
2. The Site Operations Director or equivalent
3. The Site Manufacturing Manager or equivalent
4. The Site Director/Manager of Human Resources or designate
The Review Board will meet annually to review promotions. Special

session of the Review Board can be called as needed to address
exception situations. The decision to call a special session rests with the
Department V.P. and the Site Director/Manager of Human Resources.
8.4 EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION OF PLACEMENT AND APPEAL PROCESS
Employees will be notified of their initial placements and subsequent

promotions by their immediate supervisor in a closed door one-on-one
conference. Employees will receive the appropriate letter notifying them of
their placement as well. Employees will have ten working days to appeal
their placements to their immediate supervisors. Appeals will be directed
to the Site Director/Manager of Human Resources and will be reviewed by
the Review Board as noted above.
8.5 SALARY GRADE RANGES
Each Site Director/Manager of Human Resources will develop and

maintain the site specific salary grade ranges. Salary grade ranges will be
reviewed annually by the Review Board.
8.6 MODIFICATION/ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions may require periodic updates due to changes in company

policies or values or due to changes in business conditions. Modifications
to job descriptions will be reviewed by the Review Board before being
submitted for formal spec modification. Addendums to job descriptions
may be attached to address site specific job duties within a job
description. Addendums to job descriptions will be reviewed and approved
by the Review Board. Such addendums will be maintained at a site level.

9. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS: N/A
10. RECORDS
10.1 Letters notifying employees of placement will be kept in the employee's file
maintained by the Site Human Resources Departments.
10.2 Storage location and retention period for records is specified in procedure
00-00064.
11. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: N/A
12. POSTING SHEETS/FORMS/APPENDIX

12.1 Appendix 1 - Non-Exempt Career Path Evaluation Form
12.2 Appendix 2 - Individual Continuous Improvement Activity Approval Form
12.3 Appendix 3 - Non-Exempt Career Path
12.4 Appendix 4 - Job Descriptions and Ladders for Specific Career Paths
12.5 Appendix 5 - Production Operator Career Path Evaluation Form
12.6 Appendix 6 - Production Operator Career Path
12.7 Appendix 7 - Production Operator Job Ladder

APPENDIX 1 -- NON-EXEMPT CAREER PATH EVALUATION FORM
EMPLOYEE’S NAME: SUPERVISOR’S NAME
CURRENT PLACEMENT: PROPOSED

PLACEMENT:
Based on the employee’s most recent performance review and accomplishments to date, please note the level and circle the grade which best reflects the level of performance for
each category. Please provide examples/justifications for each category.
CATEGORY EXAMPLES/JUSTIFICATIONS REVIEW BOARD COMMENTS
Responsibilities:
N02 N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Quality Requirements:
N02 N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Performance Requirements:
N02 N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Education:
N02 N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Experience:
N02 N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
FOR HR USE ONLY:
IS CIP DOC ATTACHED? YES NO
FOR HR USE ONLY: FOR HR USE ONLY:

Continuous Improvement
Requirements (if applicable):
N02 N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
FOR HR USE ONLY:
IS CIP DOC ATTACHED? YES NO
Signature - Supervisor: Approval: Yes: No:
Signature: Manager: Signature - Head of Review

Board:

APPENDIX 2 -- INDIVIDUAL CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITY APPROVAL FORM
Employee Name: Employee Number/Initials: Job Title:
Supervisor Name/Initials: Date Activity to Begin: Expected Activity Completion Date:
Description of Proposed Continuous Improvement Activity:
(To be completed by employee)
Anticipated Impact/Results of Continuous Improvement Activity:
(To be completed by employee)
Supervisor/Manager Comments:
Employee Initials/Date: Manager Initials/Date:
Supervisor Initials/Date: Manager Approval: Yes: No:

Appendix 2 (Cont’d)
Individual Continuous Improvement Activity - Details and Instructions:

The Direct Labor Non-Exempt Career Path Spec (65-09014) requires employees to meet a set of
expectations under the header of "Continuous Improvement Requirements." Most often, these
"Continuous Improvement Requirements" are achieved through active participation on an SPC team.
For those unable to actively participate on an SPC team, there are numerous individual activities that
may constitute "Continuous Improvement" activities that meet the career path spec requirements. It is
expected that the proposed Individual Continuous Improvement activity will require 2-3 hours of the
employee's time per week, for a minimum of 1 quarter.
It is important to note that initiating an Individual Continuous Improvement Activity does not guarantee
the employee has met the Continuous Improvement Requirements in spec 65-09014. The Non-
Exempt Career Path Review Board will determine whether or not the Individual Continuous
Improvement Activity objectives have been met, in addition to all other criteria detailed in the spec.
Employee Responsibilities:
Employee should complete the "Individual Continuous Improvement Activity Approval Form" and
submit to his/her immediate supervisor. Employee must fill in the following sections:
Employee Name
Employee Number/Initials
Job Title
Supervisor Name/Initials
Date Activity to Begin
Expected Activity Completion Date
Description of Proposed Continuous Improvement Activity
Anticipated Impact/Results of Continuous Improvement Activity including:
 Measurement or metric
 Reporting cycle
Employee should also initial and date the form prior to submitting to his/her supervisor.
Supervisor/Manager Responsibilities:
The Production Supervisor and Production Manager should review the employee's Continuous
Improvement Activity proposal and assess whether the activity will meet the Continuous Improvement
Requirements in the spec. Supervisor/Manager comments may include approval/denial details,
recommendations on setting up measurable, or other suggestions.
This form should be returned to the employee within one week, with approval or denial indicated. The
original form should be sent to Human Resources, to be kept on file for the subsequent career path
review.

NON-EXEMPT CAREER PATH (US Locations)

GRADE GRADE TITLE
N02 FAB/TEST OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
INSPECTION TECHNICIAN
N02
N04 FAB/TEST OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN SR

INSPECTION TECHNICIAN SENIOR
NO4
N06 FAB/TEST OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST I

SETUP TECHNICIAN 1
N06
INSPECTION TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST I
N06
N08 FAB/TEST OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST II

FAB TRAINER
N08
PROBE CARD TECHNICIAN 1
N08
SETUP TECHNICIAN 2
N08
INSPECTION TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST II
N08
N10 FAB/TEST OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN PRINCIPAL

PROBE CARD TECHNICIAN 2
N10
SR FAB TRAINER
N10
SETUP TECHNICIAN SENIOR
N10
INSPECTION TECHNICIAN PRINCIPAL
N10
N12 PROBE CARD TECHNICIAN SENIOR

Appendix 4
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND LADDERS FOR SPECIFIC CAREER PATHS
 Fab/Test Operations Technician

 Probe Card Technician
 Inspection Technician
 Setup Technician
P ro b e C a rd
T e c h n ic ia n S r
(N 1 2 )
F a b /T e s t
P ro b e C a rd S e tu p
O p e r a tio n s I n s p e c tio n T e c h n ic ia n
T e c h n ic ia n 2 T e c h n ic ia n S r
T e c h n ic a n P r in c ip a l P r in c ip a l ( N 1 0 )
(N 1 0 ) (N 1 0 )
(N 1 0 )
F a b /T e s t P ro b e C a rd
O p e r a tio n s T e c h n ic ia n 1 S e tu p
I n s p e c tio n T e c h n ic ia n
T e c h n ic ia n (N 0 8 ) T e c h n ic ia n 2
S p e c ia lis t I I ( N 0 8 )
S p e c ia is t II I n te r n a l J o b (N 0 8 )
(N 0 8 ) P o s tin g P r o c e s s
F a b /T e s t S e tu p
O p e r a tio n s T e c h n ic ia n 1
I n s p e c tio n T e c h n ic ia n
T e c h n ic ia n (N 0 6 )
S p e c ia lis t I ( N 0 6 )
S p e c ia lis t I In t e r n a l J o b
(N 0 6 ) P o s tin g P r o c e s s
F a b /T e s t
T e c h n ic ia n S r S e n io r ( N 0 4 )
(N 0 4 )
F a b /T e s t
T e c h n ic ia n (N 0 2 )
(N 0 2 )

TITLE: Fab/Test Operations Technician
DEPARTMENT: Fab CATEGORY: Non-exempt/Nonsupervisory
SALARY GRADE: N02 JOB FAMILY: Fab/Test Operations Technician

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
RESPONSIBILITIES: DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:
Effective communication with Ability to use routine Knowledge of and Demonstrate competence HS diploma or No previous Assigned to continuous
Engineering and Maintenance reports to check equipment follows fab in basic operation of equivalent experience improvement teams such as
regarding process status. status and WIP. housekeeping rules. assigned toolset. required required. SPC/TPM/SGA/other teams or
non-team (individual)
Ability to change equipment Knowledge of continuous Knowledge and use Ability to prioritize lots for improvement initiatives based on
status. improvement concepts. of good wafer assigned equipment. site requirements.
handling techniques.
Understand and follow safety Ability to identify SPC Needs detailed work
requirements of the violations and notify Must not be on any direction from lead or Measurable:
equipment and processes in engineering as appropriate. performance supervisor. Successful completion of
designated area of warnings to advance continuous improvement
responsibility. Build skills in basic to the next level. Must not be on any programs basic courses or 90%
operation of designated attendance warning in completion of AR's assigned
Follow specification area toolset. order to advance to next from participation on a
procedures in all operations. level. continuous improvement team.
To achieve Senior Fab Measurable:
Operate assigned fab Operations Technician Audit of basic fab Measurable: Documentation of non-team
equipment and run position, must meet procedures and Must have successfully (individual) improvement
production material. minimum processing skills processing skills. completed a contribution.
for that level. Certification/Increase
Work as a team with other review.
operators.
Understands and follows

safety requirements of area.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lift and carry pods weighing approximately 10 pounds. Some chemical handling may be required. Ability to work 12 hour shifts. Variety of standing and sitting. Data
entry. Wear complete fab attire for full shift and meet all safety and cleanroom requirements.

TITLE: Fab/Test Operations Technician Senior

DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:
Understand and Ability to use Ingres Ability to identify and Ability to prioritize lots based on HS diploma or 12 months Collects data accurately in area of
follow safety to view inventory at report potential incoming inventory. equivalent minimum responsibility.
requirements of the previous steps to problems in the area. required. experience as
equipment and plan workflow. Understands workflow through an N02 (does Assigned to continuous
processes in Must not be on any the area. 8 hours of job not include improvement teams such as
designated area of Build skills in performance related continuing time as a SPC/TPM/SGA/other teams or non-
responsibility. operation of warnings to advance Can prioritize and schedule work education through contract team (individual) improvement
designated area to the next level. with some direction from lead or internal or external employee). initiatives based on site
Follow specification toolset. supervisor. sources in the past requirements.
procedures in all 12-month period
operations. To achieve Fab Ability to recognize trends in SPC. from the effective Ability to complete daily checklists
Operations date of the career where applicable *(see below).
Operate fab Specialist I position, Must not be on any attendance path promotions.
equipment and run must meet minimum Measurable: warning in order to advance to Measurable:
production material. processing skills for Supervisor next level. Documented completion of daily
Work as a team with that level. documentation of *** checklists where applicable or 90%
other operators. *** problem identification Measurable: completion of AR's assigned from
Demonstrates ability to do minor
Training participation on a continuous
Ability to identify machine troubleshooting (such as
Understands and documentation. improvement team.
SPC violations and those operator activities in the
follows safety
notify engineering OCAPs)
requirements of Documentation of Documentation of non-team
as appropriate ***
area. a new tool or skill (individual) improvement
*** A minimum of 4 self submitted certification. contribution.
Active in the SPC ideas were implemented by
vision with ECNs or anyone within the last year.
memos generated Measurable:
as evidence. Audit of processing skills
Submission of these including SPC & reports.
documents can be
done by another
person for the
person being
advanced.
Additional details: *Daily checklist examples include: 1) step x step procedures on how to perform a qual; 2) steps to recover tool from PM event; 3) steps to perform an OCAP in the area.

TITLE: Fab/Test Operations Technician Specialist I

DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:
Ability to set up and Demonstrate Ability to identify and Ability to prioritize and HS diploma or 12 months Assigned to continuous
perform RSCs. understanding of assist in resolving schedule work with little to equivalent minimum improvement teams such as
Understand and process flow for barriers to no direction from lead or required. experience as SPC/TPM/SGA/other teams or
follow safety assigned area(s). performance. supervisor. an N04. non-team (individual)
requirements of the Build skills in 8 hours of job improvement initiatives based
equipment and operation of Recognize early Understands workflow related on site requirements.
processes in designated area warning signs of tool through the area. continuing
designated area of toolset. To achieve trouble and other education Ability to complete daily
responsibility. Fab Operations potential problems in Can follow OCAP through internal checklists where applicable
Follow specification Technician that area. procedures for trouble or external *(see below).
procedures in all Specialist II shooting as defined in the sources in the
operations. Operate position, must meet Notify Engineering or process specifications for past 12-month Ability to perform all
fab equipment and minimum Maintenance if unable manufacturing. period from the production PM's on qualified
run production processing skills for to resolve. effective date of toolsets where applicable
material. Work as a that level. Must not be on any the career path **(see below).
team with other *** Must not be on any attendance warning in order promotions.
operators. performance warnings to advance to next level Measurable:
Ability to identify
Understands and to advance to the next *** Documented certification of
SPC violations and
follows safety level. the ability to perform all
notify engineering Demonstrates ability to do
requirements of Measurable: production PM's on qualified
as appropriate minor machine
area. Training tool sets and documented
*** troubleshooting (such as
documentation. completion of daily checklists
those operator activities in
Active in the SPC or 90% completion of AR's
the OCAPs)
vision with ECNs or Measurable: Documentation assigned from participation on
memos generated Supervisor *** of a new tool or a continuous improvement
as evidence. documentation of A minimum of 4 self skill certification. team.
Submission of these problem identification. submitted ideas were
documents can be implemented by anyone Documentation of non-team
done by another within the last year. (individual) improvement
person for the contribution.
person being Measurable:
advanced. Must have received an
overall performance rating of
ME or above on last semi-
annual review.
Additional details: *Daily checklist examples include: 1) step x step procedures on how to perform a qual; 2) steps to recover tool from PM event; 3) steps to perform an OCAP
in the area. **PM examples may include: CMP – Pads & carriers; Diffusion – cache wafers; Metals – dummy wafers.
TITLE: Fab/Test Operations Technician Specialist II

Coordinate/schedule Basic understanding Initiates Understands workflow HS diploma or 2 years minimum Assigned to continuous
equipment and minor of semiconductor specification through the area. equivalent experience as an improvement teams such as
PMs. process. changes. -Maintain requirements required. N06. SPC/TPM/SGA/other teams or
of previous levels. non-team (individual)
Perform workstation Ability to identify Must not be on any -Can prioritize and 8 hours of job improvement initiatives based
audits where applicable problems and make performance schedule work with little related on site requirements.
based on ISO 9000 recommendations warnings to to no direction from lead continuing
standards. for improvements at advance to the or supervisor. education Ability to perform all
root cause level. next level -Must not be on any through internal production PM's on qualified
Follow specification attendance warning in or external toolsets where applicable *(see
procedures in all To achieve Wafer order to advance to next sources in the below).
operations. Fab Operations level past 12-month
Technician Principal, -Certify as a Peer Trainer period from the Measurable:
Operate fab equipment must meet minimum and be able to train new effective date of Documented certification of
and run production processing skills for hires on process, the career path the ability to perform all
material. that level. Measurable: equipment and Ingres. promotions. production PM's on qualified
*** Supervisor *** toolsets and documented
Work as a team with documentation of completion of daily checklists
Active in the SPC Demonstrates ability to
other operators. spec changes Measurable: or 90% completion of AR's
vision with ECNs or do minor machine
submitted. Training assigned from participation on
memos generated as troubleshooting (such as
Understands and follows documentation. a continuous improvement
evidence. Submission those operator activities
safety requirements of team.
of these documents in the OCAPs)
area. Documentation
can be done by *** of a new tool or Documentation of non-team
another person for the
A minimum of 4 self skill certification. (individual) improvement
person being
submitted ideas were contribution.
advanced.
implemented by anyone
*** within the last year.
Active participation Measurable:
in 8D teams Must have received an
overall performance
rating of ME or above on
last semi-annual review.
Additional details: *PM examples may include: CMP – Pads & carriers; Diffusion – cache wafers; Metals – dummy wafers.

TITLE: Fab/Test Operations Technician Principal

Ability to direct Use independent Identifies Understands workflow HS diploma or 3 years minimum Demonstrate ability to lead a
workflow and fill in for judgment and opportunities for through the area. equivalent experience as an continuous improvement team
lead as needed. initiates measures to quality improvement -Maintain requirements required. N08. such as (SPC/TPM/SGA) or
optimize process and makes of previous levels. other assigned team for a
capability using recommendations -Can prioritize and 8 hours of job minimum of 1 quarter.
Follow specification
continuous for change when schedule work with little related continuing
procedures in all
improvement appropriate. to no direction from education Trains others on how to write
operations.
methodology. lead or supervisor. through internal and deliver checklists and One
Must not be on any -Acts as back-up lead in or external Point Lessons (examples:
Perform workstation
Build skills in performance area of responsibility. sources in the memos detailing best practice
audits where
operation of warnings to advance past 12-month in performing quals or writing
applicable based on
designated area to the next level. Must not be on any period from the OCAPs).
ISO 9000 standards.
toolset. attendance warning in effective date of
order to advance to the career path Current active membership
Operate fab equipment To achieve next level next level promotions. and participation on a
and run production position, must meet Measurable: *** continuous improvement team
material. minimum processing Supervisor Measurable: such as SPC/TPM/SGA/other
Demonstrates ability to
skills for that level. documentation of Training teams or non-team (individual)
do minor machine
Work as a team with *** Quality Improvement documentation. improvement initiatives based
troubleshooting (such
other operators. suggestions. on site requirements.
Active in the SPC as those operator
Documentation of
vision with ECNs or activities in the OCAPs)
Understand and follow a new tool or skill Ability to perform all
memos generated as ***
safety requirements of certification. production PM's on qualified
evidence.
semiconductor A minimum of 4 self toolsets where applicable *(see
Submission of these
processing. submitted ideas were below).
documents can be
done by another
Able to function as within the last year. Measurable:
person for the
back up lead when Documented completion of
person being
requested to by Measurable: 90% of a continuous
advanced.
supervisor. Must have received an improvement teams AR's and
*** overall performance leadership of a team for 1 or
Demonstration of rating of ME or above more quarters.
root cause resolution on last semi-annual Documentation of non-team
using the 8D process review. (individual) improvement
contribution.
Additional details: *PM examples may include: CMP – Pads & carriers; Diffusion – cache wafers; Metals – dummy wafers.

TITLE: Probe Card Technician 1
DEPARTMENT: Sort CATEGORY: Non-exempt/Non-supervisory
SALARY GRADE: N08 JOB CATEGORY: Probe Card Technician

DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to use Complete training Demonstrate competence HS diploma or 2 years minimum Successful completion of Intro
Understand and routine reports to program as in basic operation of equivalent experience as an N06. to a continuous improvement
follow safety check equipment scheduled. assigned tool set. required. team course such as
requirements of status. SPC/TPM/SGA.
semiconductor Knowledge of and Needs detailed work
processing as To achieve Probe follow fab direction from area lead or Active participation on a
pertaining to probe Card Technician 2 housekeeping rules. supervisor. continuous improvement team
card repair. must meet minimum Knowledge and use such as SPC/TPM/SGA/other
processing skills for of good wafer and Must not be on any teams or non-team (individual)
Complete that level. probe card-handling attendance warning in improvement initiatives based
assignments in techniques. order to advance to next on site requirements is
direct support of Build skills in basic level. strongly encouraged.
and under detailed operation of Sort Must not be on any
supervision. area tools to begin performance *** Measurable: Training
to maximize warnings to advance documentation of Intro to a
Demonstrates ability to do
Repair of probe productivity. to next level. continuous improvement team
minor machine
cards. completion or 90% completion
troubleshooting (such as
of AR's assigned from
those operator activities in
participation on a continuous
the OCAPs)
Measurable: Audit of improvement team.
basic procedures ***
and processing A minimum of 4 self Documentation of non-team
skills. submitted ideas were (individual) improvement
implemented by anyone contribution.
within the last year.
(This is a requirement only in
Measurable: fabs/areas where opportunities
Must have received an defined above exist.)
overall performance rating
of ME or above on last
semi-annual review.

TITLE: Probe Card Technician 2

CONTINUOUS
DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: REQUIREMENTS
3 years minimum
Understand safety Maintain requirements Maintain requirements Maintain requirements of HS diploma or experience as Probe Active membership in
requirements of of previous level. of previous level. previous level. equivalent required. Card Technician 1 a continuous
semiconductor Ability to prioritize work (N08). improvement team
processing as Ability to receive, load Must not be on any based on tool status and 8 hours of job such as SPC/TPM,
pertaining to the Sort and edit PRVX files. performance warnings incoming WIP with some related continuing SGA/other teams or
area. to advance to next direction from lead or education through non-team (individual)
Competent in shipping level. supervisor. internal or external improvement
Complete assignments and receiving process Ability to update probe sources in the past initiatives based on
with some direction with vendors. Measurable: card and preventative 12-month period site requirements, is
and supervision. Supervisor maintenance databases. from the effective required for a
Learn basics of documentation of Understands workflow date of the career minimum of 1 cycle in
Repair of probe cards. statistical process problem identification. through area. path promotions. a rolling 12-month
control. Must not be on any period.
*** attendance warnings in
order to advance to next Measurable:
Active in the SPC
Ability to identify level. Documentation of
vision with ECNs or
problems in area *** improvement
memos generated as
including Measurable: suggestions, OPL’s, or
evidence. Submission Demonstrates ability to do
determination of probe Training completed AR’s, or
of these documents minor machine
cards requiring off-site documentation. documentation of non-
can be done by troubleshooting (such as
repair. team (individual)
another person for the those operator activities
improvement
person being in the OCAPs)
contribution.
advanced. ***
*** A minimum of 4 self (This is a requirement
Demonstration of root submitted ideas were only in fabs/areas
cause resolution using implemented by anyone where opportunities
the 8D process within the last year. defined above exist)
Measurable:
Must have received an
overall performance rating
of ME or above on last
semi-annual review.

TITLE: Probe Card Technician Senior

CONTINUOUS
Maintain requirements Maintain requirements Maintain requirements HS diploma or 3 years minimum Active membership in
Understand safety of previous level. of previous level. of previous level. equivalent required. experience as Probe a continuous
requirements of Card Technician 2 improvement team
semiconductor Learn details of Initiate specification Ability to prioritize 8 hours of job related (N10). such as
processing as pertaining statistical process changes. work based on tool continuing education SPC/TPM/SGA/other
to probe card repair. control. status and incoming through internal or teams or non-team
*** WIP with no direction external sources in the (individual)
Complete assignments Ability to identify from lead or past 12-month period improvement
Active in the SPC
with no direct problems in area supervisor. from the effective date initiatives based on
vision with ECNs or
supervision. through SPC of the career path site requirements, is
memos generated as
methodology or other Demonstrate in-depth promotions. required for a
evidence. Submission
Repair of probe cards. methods and knowledge of probe minimum of 1 cycle in
of these documents
recommend corrective card repair. a rolling 12-month
can be done by
action. period.
another person for the
Understands workflow
person being
through area. Measurable:
advanced.
Must not be on any *** Documentation of
*** performance warnings
improvement
Demonstration of root to advance to the next suggestions, OPL’s, or
do minor machine
cause resolution using level. completed AR’s, or
the 8D process Measurable: Training documentation of non-
as those operator
documentation. team (individual)
activities in the
improvement
OCAPs)
contribution.
Measurable: ***
Supervisor A minimum of 4 self (This is a requirement
documentation. submitted ideas were only in fabs/areas
implemented by where opportunities
anyone within the last defined above exist)
year.
Measurable:
overall performance
rating of ME or above
on last semi-annual
review.

TITLE: Semi Fab Trainer
DEPARTMENT: Fab CATEGORY: Non-Exempt/Nonsupervisory
SALARY GRADE: N04 JOB FAMILY: Fab Operations Technician
CONTINUOUS
Excellent written and verbal Ability to train all Ability to identify and Ability to prioritize lots HS diploma or 12 months Collects data accurately
communication skills. aspects of Ingress report potential based on incoming equivalent experience as in area of responsibility.
to others. problems in the area. inventory. required. an N02 as a
Operate fab equipment and Cypress Assigned to continuous
run production material. Demonstrate Follow spec’d Understands workflow 8 hours of job employee (does improvement teams such
knowledge of fab procedure in through the area. related continuing not include as SPC/TPM/SGA/other
Maintain shift training processes. maintaining up to education time as a teams or non-team
records. date fab technician Can prioritize and schedule through internal contract (individual) improvement
Build skills in certifications. work with some direction or external employee). initiatives based on site
Notify Production of communication and from lead or supervisor. sources in the requirements.
required re-certifications. facilitation. Exhibits team skills past 12-month
including attendance Ability to recognize trends in period from the Ability to complete daily
Maintain Certified Trainer Ability to identify at required meetings SPC. effective date of checklists where
Status. problems and and participation in the career path applicable *(see below).
suggest solutions group projects. Measurable: promotions.
Train shift orientation and Audit of processing skills Measurable:
other courses as identified. Must not be on any including SPC & reports. Documented completion
performance of daily checklists where
Update certification tests as warnings to advance Lead by example. Measurable: applicable or 90%
needed. to the next level. Training completion of AR's
Set standards for quality and Documentation. assigned from
Understand and follow Measurable: adherence to specs. participation on a
safety requirements of the Supervisor continuous improvement
equipment and processes in documentation of Must be on no attendance team.
designated area of quality improvement warnings in order to move to
responsibility, and train recommendations. next level. Documentation of non-
others to these processes. *** team (individual)
improvement
A minimum of 4 self
contribution.
submitted ideas were
Measurable:
overall performance rating of
ME or above on last semi-
annual review.

TITLE: Semi Fab Trainer Sr

CONTINUOUS
DEVELOPMENTA QUALITY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES: L GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: REQUIREMENTS
Excellent written and Build skills in Identify opportunities for Drive quality with coworkers, HS diploma or 12 months Current active participation
verbal communication operation of quality improvement and communicate effectively with equivalent required. experience as with a continuous
skills. designated area make recommendations Engineering, Maintenance, an N04. improvement team such as
toolset. for change when and Management personnel. 8 hours of job SPC/TPM/SGA/other teams
Operate fab equipment appropriate. related continuing or non-team (individual)
and run production Demonstrate high Train new hires and fab education through improvement initiatives
material. Ability to set up degree of Follow spec’d procedure operators on correct safety internal or external based on site
and perform/train RSC’s. knowledge of in maintaining up to date and production procedures as sources in the past requirements, when
processes in the fab technician applicable. 12-month period applicable.
Maintain shift training designated area. certifications. from the effective
records. Lead by example. date of the career Measurable:
Build skills in Must not be on any path promotions. Documented completion of
Notify Production of communication performance warnings to Set standards for quality and 90 % of AR's assigned from
required re-certifications. and facilitation. advance to the next level. adherence to specs. Prioritize Attain certification participation on a
*** and schedule work for on a new tool or continuous improvement
Maintain Certified Trainer Exhibit team skills efficiency. attain new skill team for 3 or more
Active in the SPC
Status. including attendance at certification. quarters.
vision with ECNs
required meetings and Know/train OCAP procedures
or memos
Train shift orientation and participation in group for troubleshooting. Documentation of non-
generated as
other courses as projects. Measurable: team (individual)
evidence.
identified. Ability to prioritize and Training improvement contribution.
Submission of
Understand and train the schedule work with little to no Documentation.
these documents
Update certification tests path of issue escalation. direction from lead or
can be done by
as needed. supervisor.
another person
Measurable: ***
for the person
Understand and follow Supervisor documentation
being advanced. A minimum of 4 self
safety requirements of the of quality improvement
equipment and processes recommendations.
in designated area of
responsibility, and train
Measurable:
others to these processes.
Supervisor Measurable:
documentation of Must have received an overall
troubleshooting performance rating of ME or
known problem above on last semi-annual
with a solution. review. Must be on no
attendance warnings in order
to move to next level.
TITLE: Semi Fab Trainer Specialist

CONTINUOUS
DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: IMPROVEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENTS
S:
Excellent written and Build skills in Identify Drives quality with coworkers. HS diploma or 2 years Knowledge and
verbal communication operation of opportunities Communicate effectively with equivalent minimum ability to lead a
skills. designated area for quality engineering, maintenance and required. experience as continuous
toolset. improvement management personnel. an N06. improvement team
Operate fab equipment and makes 8 hours of job such as
and run production Demonstrate high recommendatio Ability to update specifications (O.I. and related continuing (SPC/TPM/SGA) or
material. degree of ns for change Ingres) and production travellers. education related team based
knowledge of when through internal on site requirements,
Maintain training processes in the appropriate. Train new hires and fab operators on or external when applicable.
certification database. designated area. correct safety and production procedures sources in the
Must not be on where applicable. past 12-month Current active
Maintain training Demonstrate ability any period from the participation with a
database for all sitewide to identify problems performance Lead by example. effective date of continuous
training programs. Issue and suggest warnings to the career path improvement team
periodic reports. solutions advance to the Set the standard for quality and promotions. such as
next level. adherence to specifications. SPC/TPM/SGA/other
Notify production of Build skills in Attend teams or non-team
required re-certifications. communication and Measurable: Ability to effectively communicate with supervisory (individual)
facilitation. Supervisor team leaders and supervisors. classes and/or improvement
Update certification tests documentation pursue AA/AS or initiatives based on
as needed to keep tests Basic understanding of quality Exhibit team skills including attendance BA/BS degree. site requirements,
current with new of semiconductor improvement at required meetings and in group when applicable.
technology. process. recommendatio projects. Measurable:
*** ns. Training
Perform orientation for Must not be on any attendance warning in Documentation.
Active in the SPC
new hires, both direct order to advance to next level
vision with ECNs or
labor and indirect labor. *** Documentation of
memos generated
a new tool or skill
as evidence. A minimum of 4 self submitted ideas were
Understand and follow certification.
Submission of these implemented by anyone within the last
safety requirements of
documents can be year.
the equipment and
done by another
processes in designated
person for the Measurable:
area of responsibility,
person being Must have received an overall
and train others to these
advanced. performance rating of ME or above on
processes
last semi-annual review.

TITLE: Semi Fab Trainer Specialist Sr

CONTINUOUS
DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: IMPROVEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES: REQUIREMENT EDUCATION: EXPERIENC REQUIREMENTS
S: E:
Understand and enforce Demonstrate a high degree Identifies Provide work instruction and HS diploma or 3 yrs Demonstrate ability to
production and safety procedures of knowledge of processes opportunities priorities to other trainers & equivalent experience lead a continuous
in designated area of in the designated areas. for quality trainees effectively. Drives quality required. as an N08. improvement team such
responsibility. improvement with all fab personnel. as (SPC/TPM/SGA/other
Direct other trainers and their Ability to understand root and makes 16 hours of job assigned team for a
trainees to maximize learning and causes and implement recommendatio Communicate effectively with related continuing minimum of 3 quarters,
support production activities. fixes with little to no ns for change teams from all areas of Cypress. education when applicable.
Interface with supervisor to direction from the when through internal
support training needs and supervisor. appropriate. Able to create training materials or external Current active team
production priorities. Excellent on basic theory in one area of the sources in the leadership, within the
written and verbal communication Build skills in Follow spec’d fab and to conduct training past 12-month past year, with a
skills. Ability to mentor others on communication and procedure in classes for new hire and current period from the continuous
Cypress policies. Able to fill in for facilitation. maintaining up fab techs. effective date of improvement team such
Supervisor as needed. Complete to date fab the career path as SPC/TPM/SGA/other
internal audits in participation with Demonstrated ability to technician Facilitate TPM/SGA teams as promotions. teams or non-team
QA department. Maintain training identify problems and certifications. needed. Motivates and gets teams (individual)
certification database. Maintain suggest solutions. involved. Must have improvement initiatives
training database for all site wide Must not be on attended or be based on site
training programs. Issue periodic Attend training workshops any Exhibit team skills including attending requirements, when
reports. Notify production of and seminars to build and performance attendance at required meetings supervisory applicable.
required re-certifications. Update enhance skills. warnings to and in group projects. classes or related
certification tests as needed to *** advance to the engineering Measurable:
keep tests current with new next level. Demonstrated positive attitude classes and/or be Documented
Active in the SPC vision
technology. Perform orientation and desire to help the team pursuing AA/AS completion of 90 % of
with ECNs or memos
for new hires, both direct labor Measurable: become world class. or BA/BS degree. AR's assigned from
generated as evidence.
and indirect labor. Understand, Supervisor *** participation on a
Submission of these
follow and train safety documentation continuous
documents can be done by A minimum of 4 self submitted
requirements of semiconductor of quality improvement team and
another person for the ideas were implemented by
processing. improvement Measurable: leadership of a team for
person being advanced. anyone within the last year.
recommendatio Training 3 or more quarters.
Measurable: *** ns.
Measurable:
Documentation.
Supervisor documentation. Demonstration of root Documentation of non-
Must have received an overall
cause resolution using the Documentation of team (individual)
performance rating of ME or above
8D process a new tool or skill improvement
on last semi-annual review.
certification. contribution.

Title: Setup Technician 1

Department: Sort Category: Non-Exempt/Non-Supervisory
Salary Grade: N06 Job Family: Setup Technician
Responsibilities: Developmental Quality Performance Education Experience: Continuous
Goals: Requirements: Requirements: Improvement
Projects:
Basic tool clean and rebuild Trouble shoot device Must have record of Displays initiative and HS Diploma or 12 months OCAP completion
procedures. specific site high quality standards. problem solving skills. equivalent. OTJ experience as and closure.
issues/close on training program will an N04.
Understand system theory of Marginal Marks and Must not be on any Must have received a be used to prepare for Measurable:
operation, basic system operation eliminate probe documented score of EM or above this position. Documentation via
and production qualification damage, making sure performance warning on last semi-annual supervisor
procedures. to document findings. in order to advance to review. SPC participation. summary.
the next level.
Safety certification. Build skills in Must not be on any Training measurable:
preventative Measurables: documented Peer signoff checklist.
Setup (to spec) 2 machine types. maintenance and attendance warning in
basic First-time pass order to advance to the
Full calibrations. troubleshooting. percentage above 95%. next level.
Probe damage OCAP completion.

***
do minor machine
Capable or running tools in area.
as those operator
activities in the OCAPs)
***
A minimum of 4 self
implemented by
anyone within the last
year.

Title: Setup Technician 2

Projects:
Setup (to spec) in time constraint 4 Capable of running Must have record of Displays initiative and HS Diploma or 2 years Capable of
machine types. 12 tools and high quality standards. problem solving skills. equivalent. experience as troubleshooting
supporting setups. Setup Tech 1 site issues via
All tester calibrations. Must not be on any Must have received a (N06). RCCA.
Take spec training. documented score of EM or above
Basic handler PM's. performance warning on last semi-annual
Take ownership and in order to advance to review.
Site issue elimination. update at least 1 spec the next level.
per review period. Must not be on any
Basic wafer handling/robot set-up. documented
Capable of attendance warning in
Review W.I.P. setup to prevent forecasting outs per order to advance to the
holds. machine/row daily. next level.
Barrier removal.
*** ***
Active in the SPC Demonstrates ability to
vision with ECNs or do minor machine
Spec owners and audit papers.
memos generated as troubleshooting (such
evidence. as those operator
Submission of these activities in the OCAPs)
documents can be ***
done by another
A minimum of 4 self
person for the person
being advanced.
implemented by
year.

Title: Setup Technician Senior

Projects:
Setup (to spec) in time constraint Must meet all Must have record of Displays initiative and HS Diploma or 2 years Capable of
all equipment on floor. developmental goals high quality standards. problem solving skills. equivalent. experience as carrying out
listed for prior job Setup Tech 2 annual PM's on
Run HPETest and Laser. levels. Must not be on any Must have received a (N08). probers.
documented score of EM or above
System upgrades/modifications. Capable of running performance warning on last semi-annual Capable of
all tools on the floor in order to advance to review. troubleshooting
Understand processes relative to and support setups the next level. site issues via
equipment performance. floor wide. Must not be on any RCCA.
documented
Process tech support attendance warning in
order to advance to the
Capable of maint next level.
pm/site issue ***
recovery.
*** do minor machine
Active in the SPC troubleshooting (such
vision with ECNs or as those operator
memos generated as activities in the OCAPs)
evidence. ***
Submission of these
A minimum of 4 self
documents can be
done by another
implemented by
person for the person
being advanced.
year.
***
Demonstration of
root cause resolution
using the 8D process

TITLE: Inspection Technician
DEPARTMENT: Fab4/CMI Only CATEGORY: Non-exempt/Nonsupervisory
SALARY GRADE: N02 JOB FAMILY: Inspection Technician

CONTINUOUS
QUALITY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES: DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: REQUIREMENTS:
Effective communication with Ability to use routine Knowledge of and Demonstrate competence HS diploma or 6 months fab One suggestion for
Engineering and Maintenance reports to check equipment follows fab in basic operation of equivalent or inspection improving
regarding process status. status and WIP. housekeeping rules. assigned toolset. required experience. inspection.
Understand and follow safety Understand workflow and Knowledge and use Needs detailed work Measurable:
requirements of the prioritization. of good wafer direction from lead or Memo by tech.
equipment and processes in handling techniques. supervisor.
designated area of Learn all inspection tools
responsibility. and processes. Must not be on any Must not be on any
performance attendance warning in
Follow specification Learn off-line review. warnings to advance order to advance to next
procedures in all operations. to the next level. level.
To achieve next level, must
Operate assigned equipment meet minimum processing Measurable:
and run production material. skills for that level. Successful audit of
processing skills on
Work as a team with other assigned toolset(s).
operators. ***
A minimum of 4 self

TITLE: Inspection Technician Senior

CONTINUOUS
DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: IMPROVEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: REQUIREMENTS
Effective Increase Must not have had Understands workflow through HS diploma or 12 months fab Develop one inspection
communication with prioritization and more than two the area. equivalent or inspection improvement.
Engineering and scheduling abilities. returns in the last 6 required. experience as
Maintenance months. Can prioritize and schedule work a N02. Measurable:
regarding process Learn RSC’s, SL’s, with some direction from lead or Memo by tech.
status. and shipping. Must not be on any supervisor.
performance
Understand and Improve efficiency warnings to advance Can run all Inspection tools and
follow safety of work. to the next level. processes.
requirements of the
equipment and To achieve next Measurable: Can accurately perform off-line
processes in level, must meet CML returns. review independently.
designated area of minimum
responsibility. processing skills for Can properly utilize area OCAP’s.
that level.
Follow specification Maintains previous performance
procedures in all requirements.
operations. ***
Active in the SPC Received a score of ME or above
Operate all vision with ECNs or on last semi-annual review.
inspection memos generated
equipment and run as evidence. Must not be on any attendance
production material. Submission of these warnings in order to advance to
documents can be next level.
Work as a team with done by another
other operators. person for the Measurables:
person being Audit of processing skills and off-
Maintain all previous advanced. line review.
performance ***
requirements.
A minimum of 4 self submitted
ideas were implemented by
anyone within the last year.
Last Semi-annual review.

TITLE: Inspection Technician Specialist I

RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:
:
Effective Become a certified Must not have Prioritizes and schedules work HS diploma or 12 months Collect data accurately in area
communication with peer trainer. had more than with little or no direction. equivalent inspection of responsibility.
Engineering and one return in the required. experience as
Maintenance Learn how to last 6 months. Willingly and accurately runs an N04. Develop one inspection
regarding process implement spec RSC’s and shortloops. improvement.
status. changes. Must not be on
any performance Can accurately perform all Measurable:
Understand and Lear to give warnings to shipping functions. Memo by tech.
follow safety appropriate work advance to the
requirements of the direction to others. next level. Runs at least 40% of WIP on shift
equipment and (based on 2 people/shift) and
processes in To achieve next Measurable: performs all operations routinely.
designated area of level, must meet CML returns.
responsibility. minimum Maintains previous performance
processing skills for requirements.
Follow specification that level.
procedures in all *** Received a score of ME or above
operations. on last semi-annual review.
Active in the SPC
vision with ECNs or
Operate all Must not be on any attendance
memos generated
inspection warnings to advance to next level.
as evidence.
equipment and run
Submission of these
production material. Measurables:
documents can be
Last semi-annual review.
done by another
Work as a team with
person for the
other operators. RSC/SL and % WIP moves.
person being
advanced.
Maintain all previous Audit of processing skills.
performance ***
requirements.

TITLE: Inspection Technician Specialist II

Effective communication Learn to clear PLL’s. Must not have had Prioritizes and schedules HS diploma or 2 years Collect data accurately in area
with Engineering and more than one work independently. equivalent inspection of responsibility.
Maintenance regarding Learn to fix basic return in the last 6 required. experience as
process status. tool errors. months. Certified as a Peer Trainer. an N06. Develop and implement one
8 hours of job inspection improvement.
Understand and follow Gain and properly Must not be on any Implements spec changes. related
safety requirements of use scrap privileges. performance continuing Measurable:
the equipment and warnings to Can give proper work education Memo by tech.
processes in designated Investigate probe advance to the direction to others. through
area of responsibility. damage or defect next level. internal or
problems. Maintains previous external
Follow specification Measurable: performance requirements. sources in the
procedures in all To achieve next CML returns. past 12-month
operations. level, must meet Received a score of EM or period from the
minimum above on last semi-annual effective date of
Operate all inspection processing skills for review. the career path
equipment and run that level. promotions.
production material. Must not be on any
attendance warnings to
Work as a team with *** advance to next level. Measurable:
other operators. Active in the SPC Training
vision with ECNs or Measurables: documentation.
Maintain all previous memos generated as Last semi-annual review.
performance requirements. evidence. Documentation
Submission of these % WIP moves. of a new tool or
documents can be skill
done by another Audit of process skills. certification.
person for the
person being Spec change.
advanced. ***
A minimum of 4 self

TITLE: Inspection Technician Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
:
Effective Continue to build Must have had 0 Clears basic PLL’s. HS diploma 3 years Collects data accurately in area of
communication with skills in problem returns last 6 or minimum responsibility.
Engineering and investigation, months. Fixes basic tool errors. equivalent experience as
Maintenance regarding process required. an N08. Develop and implement one
process status. improvements, and Must not be on Investigates defect and probe inspection improvement.
tool issues. any performance damage issues.
Understand and follow warnings to Perform investigation into defect or
safety requirements of To achieve next advance to the Has and properly uses scrap tool problem.
the equipment and level, must meet next level. privileges.
processes in minimum processing Measurable:
designated area of skills for that level. Measurable: Maintains previous Memos by tech.
responsibility. CML returns. performance requirements.
Follow specification *** Received a score of EM or

procedures in all Active in the SPC above on last semi-annual
operations. vision with ECNs or review.
memos generated as
Operate all inspection evidence. Must not be on any
equipment and run Submission of these attendance warnings to
production material. documents can be advance to next level.
done by another
Work as a team with person for the Measurables:
other operators. person being Last semi-annual review.
advanced.
Maintain all previous *** PLL and % WIP moves.
performance
Demonstration of
requirements. Audit of process skills.
root cause resolution
Documented investigation.
***
A minimum of 4 self

APPENDIX 5 – PRODUCTION OPERATOR CAREER PATH EVALUATION FORM
EMPLOYEE’S NAME: SUPERVISOR’S NAME
CURRENT PLACEMENT: PROPOSED

PLACEMENT:
Based on the employee’s most recent performance review and accomplishments to date, please note the level and circle the grade which best reflects the level of performance for
each category. Please provide examples/justifications for each category.
CATEGORY EXAMPLES/JUSTIFICATIONS REVIEW BOARD COMMENTS
Responsibilities:
N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Quality Requirements:
N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Performance Requirements:
N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Education:
N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
Experience:
N04 N06 N08 N10 N12 N14
FOR HR USE ONLY:
JUSTIFICATION DOCS ATTACHED?
YES NO
FOR HR USE ONLY: FOR HR USE ONLY:
Signature - Supervisor: Approval: Yes: No:
Signature - Manager: Signature - Head of Review

Board:

Appendix 6
PRODUCTION OPERATOR CAREER PATH
GRADE GRADE TITLE
N04 PRODUCTION OPERATOR
N06 PRODUCTION OPERATOR SENIOR
N08 PRODUCTION OPERATOR SPECIALIST
N10 PRODUCTION OPERATOR SPECIALIST SR
N12 PRODUCTION OPERATOR LEAD
N14 PRODUCTION OPERATOR LEAD SR

Appendix 7
JOB LADDERS FOR PRODUCTION OPERATOR
PRODUCTION
SUPERVISOR CAREER
PATH
PRODUCTION
OPERATOR LEAD SR
PRODUCTION
OPERATOR LEAD
PRODUCTION OPERATOR
SPECIALIST SR
PRODUCTION
OPERATOR SPECIALIST
PRODUCTION
OPERATOR SR
PRODUCTION
OPERATOR

TITLE: Production Operator
DEPARTMENT: Back End Manufacturing Operations CATEGORY: Non-exempt/ Non-supervisory
SALARY GRADE: N04 JOB FAMILY: Operator

QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
RESPONSIBILITIES: DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:
Communicate with Engineering Ability to use routine reports Knowledge of and Demonstrate competence in At least 2nd year No previous Assigned to continuous
and Maintenance regarding to check equipment status, follows housekeeping basic operation of assigned College or any experience improvement teams such as SPC,
process and equipment status. WIP and lot status/ priority rules and product equipment or processes. 2 years required. other teams or non-team
handling technical (individual) improvement initiatives
Ability to change equipment Knowledge of continuous Ability to prioritize lots for course based on site requirements.
status. improvement concepts. Knowledge and use of assigned equipment.
lot handling techniques
Understand and follow safety Ability to identify SPC Understands and suggest/ Measurable:
requirements of the equipment violations and notify Must not be on recommends changes in the Comply with any SPC requirement,
and processes in designated Supervisors and Engineering performance warnings process workflow through completion of AR's assigned from
area of responsibility. as appropriate. with major violation or the area related to participation on a continuous
on suspension to productivity/ quality/ cost improvement team.
Follow specification procedures Familiarity in basic operation advance to the next
in all operations. of designated equipment and level. Follow OCAP procedures
processes. for trouble shooting as
Operate assigned Zero quality accident/ defined in the process
equipment/process and run To achieve Production misprocessed and specifications for
production material. Operator Senior, must meet disciplinary action manufacturing.
minimum processing skills for issued
Work as a team with other that level. Needs detailed work
operators. Measurable: direction from lead operator
Internal, External and or supervisor.
Escalates machine problem, Customer Audit of
any quality non conformance to Production procedures Good attendance rating to
Supervisor and processing skills advance to next level.
related to operator
Understands and follows safety, activity Measurable:
ESD, product handling Must have successfully
requirements . passed a Certification for at
least one platform.

TITLE: Production Operator Senior
DEPARTMENT: Back End Manufacturing Operations CATEGORY: Non-exempt/ Non-supervisory

RESPONSIBILITIES: GOALS: REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:
Maintains Maintains Maintains Production Maintains Production Operator At least 2nd year 12 months Maintains Production Operator
Production Operator Production Operator Operator requirements. College or any 2 minimum requirements.
responsibilities. requirements. requirements. years technical experience as
Ability to prioritize lots based on course. an N04 Collects and records data/ information
Assist in Ingress Ability to use Ingres to Provides feedback to incoming inventory and WIP status (does not accurately in area of responsibility
transaction and WIP view inventory, lot Supervisor for any include time as (whether on logsheet or online data
inventory status at previous quality accdent during Understands and follow workflow a contract information
steps to plan process through the area. employee)
workflow. Ability to complete daily checklists,
Ability to recognize trends and OCAP logsheet where applicable.
To achieve Assembly for any OOC in SPC Infintiy.
Operator Specialist
position, must meet Certified and flexible to another
minimum processing station/ platform (at least 2 platfroms)
skills for that level. ***
Demonstrates ability to do minor
*** machine troubleshooting (such as
Ability to identify SPC those operator activities in the
violations and notify OCAPs)
engineering as ***
appropriate A minimum of 4 self submitted ideas
*** were implemented by anyone within
Active in the SPC the last year.
vision with ECNs or
memos generated
as evidence.
Submission of these
documents can be
done by another
person for the
person being
advanced.

TITLE: Production Operator Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Back End Manufacturing Operations CATEGORY: Non-exempt/Non-supervisory

Maintains Maintains Maintains Production Maintains Production Sr At least 2nd year 12 months Maintains Production Operator
Production Operator Production Operator Operator Sr Operator requirements. College or any 2 minimum Sr requirements.
Sr responsibilities. Sr requirements. requirements. years technical experience as
Ability to prioritize and course. an N06
Performs Ingress Participate in schedule work with minimum
To achieve
transaction and WIP OCAP,FMEA review and direction and supervision from
Production Operator
inventory creation. lead or supervisor.
Specialist Senior,
position, must meet
Performs withdrawal Certified and flexible to
minimum processing
of production material another station/ platform (at
skills for that level.
least 3 platfroms)
***
***
Active in the SPC
Demonstrates ability to do
vision with ECNs or
minor machine troubleshooting
memos generated
(such as those operator
as evidence.
activities in the OCAPs)
Submission of these
***
documents can be
done by another
person for the
person being
advanced.
***
Active participation in
8D teams

TITLE: Production Operator Specialist Senior

nd
Maintains Production Maintains Maintains Maintains Production At least 2 year 2 years minimum Maintains Production Operator
Operator Specialist Production Operator Production Operator Specialist College or any 2 experience as an Specialist requirements..
responsibilities. Specialist Operator Specialist requirements. years technical N08.
requirements. requirements course. ***
Perform workstation audits Certified as Peer Trainer Demonstrate ability to lead as an
where applicable based on Basic understanding and able to train new . Assistant Leader of an SPC team or
ISO 9000 standards and of semiconductor hires on process, any continuous improvement team
MSA. process and Backend equipment operation for the past 1 year.
operation. and Ingres transaction
Performs Ingress and Documentation of non-team
qualified to do material Ability to identify Certified and flexible to (individual) improvement contribution.
handler works problems and make another station/ platform
recommendations for (all plaforms)
Able to function as back up improvements at root ***
lead when requested to by cause level. Demonstrates ability to
supervisor. do minor machine
To achieve Production troubleshooting (such as
Operator Lead, must those operator activities
meet minimum in the OCAPs)
processing skills for ***
that level. A minimum of 4 self
*** submitted ideas were
Active in the SPC implemented by anyone
vision with ECNs or within the last year.
memos generated as
evidence.
Submission of these
documents can be
done by another
person for the
person being
advanced.
***
Demonstration of root
cause resolution using
the 8D process

TITLE: Production Operator Lead

nd
Ability to direct workflow Use independent judgment Identifies opportunities Understands workflow At least 2 year 2 years minimum ***
and acts as production and initiates measures to for quality improvement through the area. College or any 2 experience as an Demonstrate ability to lead as an
lead in assigned area. optimize productivity and and makes years technical N10. Assistant Leader of an SPC team or
planning capability using recommendations for Maintain requirements course. any continuous improvement team
Perform workstation continuous improvement change when of previous levels. for the past 1 year.
MSA audits and methodology. appropriate. .
Can prioritize and
documents result in Trains others on how to write and
schedule work with
memolog. Build and develop skills in Must not be on any deliver checklists and One Point
little to no direction
operation planning of performance warnings, Lessons (examples: memos
from supervisor.
Performs escalation designated area disciplinary action detailing best practice in performing
procedure related to SOP, audit, Acts as back-up lead quals or writing OCAPs).
Possess people handling and attitude to advance Senior in area of
Able to function as back and leadership situational to the next level. responsibility. Current/ active membership and
up Operator Lead Sr. skills participation on a continuous
Good attendance
when requested to by Measurable: improvement team such as
rating, should have no
supervisor. Completed basic Audit of basic SPC/TPM/SGA/other teams or non-
attendance warning in
leadership training. procedures and team (individual) improvement
order to advance to
processing skills initiatives based on site
next level.
To achieve next level requirements.
position of Production Lead Certified as Peer
Senior, must meet Trainer and able to
minimum processing skills train new hires on
for that level. process, equipment
*** operation and Ingres
Active in the SPC vision transaction
with ECNs or memos
Certified and flexible
generated as evidence.
to all platform and/or
Submission of these
stations on assigned
documents can be done
area
by another person for the
***
person being advanced.
A minimum of 4 self
***
implemented by
cause resolution using the
8D process
year.

TITLE: Production Operator Lead Senior

DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains Maintains Maintains Maintains Production At least 2nd year 2 years minimum ***
Production Operator Production Operator Production Operator Operator Lead College or any 2 experience as an N12. Leader of SPC sub-team or any
Operator Lead Operator Lead Specialist requirements years technical continuous improvement team
responsibilities requirements requirements course. such as TPM/SGA/other teams or
Demonstrate competence non-team (individual)
Able to function as Able to use and Measurable: and expertise in basic improvement initiatives based on
back up Supervisor demonstrate skills on Participates in 8D, operation of assigned, site requirements for the past 1
when requested to by manufacturing FMEA,OCAP review equipment and area year.
Manager planning tools versus and creation
commit Needs very little or no work
direction from supervisor.
Develop execution
and daily Must not be on any
manufacturing attendance warning in order
planning skills to advance to next level.
To achieve
Supervisor level, Measurable:
must meet minimum Updates and release report
processing skills for on OS requirement and
that level. planning performance.
***
Active in the SPC Drives manufacturing metrics
vision with ECNs or ***
memos generated A minimum of 4 self
as evidence. submitted ideas were
Submission of these implemented by anyone
documents can be within the last year.
done by another
person for the
person being
advanced.
***
cause resolution

Document History Page
Document Title: DIRECT LABOR NON-EXEMPT CAREER PATH
Document Number: 65-09014
Rev. ECN Issue Orig. of Description of Change

No. Date Change
** 33250 10/12/94 LJW New Release
*A 46029 01/09/97 LJW Updated Fab Operations Technician and Line Maintenance
Job Descriptions. Updated job numbering to conform to new
HR database.
*B 51513 11/24/97 MET Updated Fab Operation Technician Job Descriptions, adding
two new positions.
*C 56053 05/14/98 GCM Added Appendix 1 -- NON-EXEMPT CAREER PATH
EVALUATION FORM
*D 57045 09/29/98 LJW Amended DL and Admin Career Paths, updated evaluation
form.
*E 63527 08/12/99 LJW Added TPM requirements to evaluation form and Maintenance
Career Path, added TPM Trainers Job Descriptions.
*F 100701 07/14/00 LJW Separated NE Career Path into 5 parts, added Probe Card
Techs, updated DL Career Path.
*G 103267 10/13/00 LJW Changed minimum requirements for Lead Fab Operations
Technician to 12 months. Changed spec Title to Direct Labor
Non-Exempt Career Path.
*H 103916 01/12/01 LJW Changed grades for Lead/Sr Lead and Trainer/Sr Trainer to
N35 and N36 respectively. Matched experience requirements
for N34, N35 and N36 – all positions. Updated team
membership requirements to conform to site requirements.
*I 107747 06/12/01 SLC Change experience requirements for Fab Operator positions
back to original requirements.
*J 116758 11/13/02 LJW For all grade levels: Updated performance ratings to new rating
structure. Changed TPM requirement to Continuous
Improvement Requirements. Changed wording on Education
Requirements. Changed performance warning requirement to
"must not be on any" in the Quality Requirements section.
Changed Referenced Documents specification numbers for
Initial and Direct Labor Certification/Increase review forms.

Rev. ECN Orig. of Description of Change

No. Change
*K 219989 CSZ Changed Continuous Improvement Requirements from required to
"when applicable" for N35 and N36 Direct Labor positions (Leads &
Trainers).
*L 225721 CSZ Updated Probe Card Technician job descriptions. Changed salary
grades to N33 (Probe Card Technician 1), N34 (Probe Card Technician
2), and N35 (Probe Card Technician Sr).
*M 237168 PEZ Updated the salary grades in Appendix 1, 2 and 3.
*N 240429 MET Inserted Individual Continuos Improvement Activity Approval Form as
Appendix 2. Specified Lead and Sr. Lead are used by R & D only.
*O 259470 CSZ Inserted Setup Technician Job Descriptions. Updated Appendix 3 to
include Setup Technician levels. Deleted section 3.3 reference to Direct
Labor Certification/Increase Review form (obsolete). Removed reference
to Direct Labor Certification/Increase Review spec in section 8.2.
*P 359196 CSZ Added examples of “daily checklists” and “one point lessons” for Fab
Operator positions. Added verbiage under Performance Requirements –
“Maintain requirements of previous levels.” Added examples of
“Production PM’s.” Updated pay grades to new non-exempt structure
pay grades under Experience section where needed. Deleted references
to “being certified as Continuous Improvement trainer/facilitator” and
“train others on how to write/deliver daily checklists and one point
lessons” in the Trainer/Sr Trainer job descriptions.
*Q 499952 CSZ Inserted Inspection Technician Job Descriptions, applicable to Fab4/CMI
only. Updated Appendix 3 to include Inspection Technician levels.
*R 1401651 QZC Inserted in Appendix1: Added section for HR ONLY at bottom of form for
CIP attachment verification and comments.
*S 1730708 BUQ 1. Added Salary Grade expectations to the Training Group: N04 Semi
Fab Trainer and N06 Semi Fab Trainer Sr
2. Added additional expectations to N08 Semi Fab Trainer Specialist
Responsibilities:
Understand and follow safety requirements of the equipment and
processes in designated area of responsibility, and train others to these
processes.
Developmental goals:
Basic understanding of semiconductor process.
Experience:
Minimum of 36 months fab or test experience.
3. Added additional expectations to the N10 Semi Fab Trainer

Specialist Sr:

No. Change
Responsibilities:
Understand, follow and train safety requirements of semiconductor
processing.
Continuous Improvement Requirements:

Current active team leadership, within the past year, with a continuous
improvement team such as SPC/TPM/SGA/other teams or non-team
(individual) improvement initiatives based on site requirements, when
applicable.
DCON Change HRPOLPRO to WEB in distribution list, since this is already

inactive.
*T 2549462 CNY Edited experience sections of all Job Descriptions. Added minimum
required experience as an N0*. Deleted all reference to spec 27-00100.
Updated number of appendix listed in section 12 to match the actual
number of appendices in the document. Removed all minimum
applicable experience from all Job Descriptions.
*U 2807247 CSZ Sunset Review: Section 3.6: fixed spec title referenced. Section 7.3:
Fixed formatting of the category title “Responsibilities”. Section 8.2:
Deleted reference to use of ECN Change notice. Section 8.3: Deleted
semi-annually, added annually. Deleted reference to Employee Change
Notice usage. Appendix 3: Removed Lead Fab Operations Technician –
R&D levels N12 and N14. Appendix 4: Removed Lead and Sr Lead R&D
levels. Removed R&D Requirements for Semi Fab Operations
Technician levels N02-N10. Deleted Job Descriptions for Lead Fab
Operations Technician – R&D and Senior Lead Fab Operations
Technician – R&D. R&D job levels/descriptions are included in spec
001-06031, R&D Technology Technician Career Path.
*V 2833593 CSZ Added criteria for Production Operators for Back End Operations.
Aligned criteria for Back End Production Operator Job market which
starts at N04 to N14 (Production Operator to Production Operator Lead
Sr). Section 1.2: Added to spec scope to include Production Operator for
Back End Manufacturing Operations. Section 3.7: Added Production
Supervisor Career Path as additional reference document. Appendix 2:
Added “Test” to the Fab/Test Operator job family progression. Appendix
4: Added “Test” to the Fab Operations Technician job family. Added
Appendix 5 - Production Operator Career Path Evaluation Form. Added
Appendix 6- Production Operator Career Path. Added Appendix 7 –
Production Operator Job Ladder.
*W 2836414 ZQZ/ Added the following SPC requirements in all job description on this
APV spec
- Ability to identify SPC violations and notify engineering as

No. Change
appropriate
- Active in the SPC vision with ECNs or memos generated as
evidence. Submission of these documents can be done by another
person for the person being advanced (for 2nd level position and up,
per job description)
- Demonstrates ability to do minor machine troubleshooting
- A minimum of 4 self submitted ideas were implemented by anyone
- Active participation in 8D Teams
- Demonstration of root cause resolution using the 8D process for Sr
positions and above
Removed training requirements on each job description, the training
matrix will be added to the CYU learning plan specs.
Distribution: WEB
Posting: None

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Title: DIRECT LABOR NON-EXEMPT CAREER PATH

All Fab Production Operations and Technician (non-exempt DL)

2.2 It is the Manager's, Review Board's, and Site Human Resources

2.3 It is the Site Human Resources Department's responsibility for maintaining

3.2 27-00041 - Initial Performance Review Form

3.3 65-05007 - Salary Increase Guidelines

3.4 65-09042 - Non-Exempt Facilities Career Path

3.5 65-09043 - Non Exempt Line Maintenance Career Path

3.6 65-09044 - Non-Exempt Process/Defect/Reticle/Failure

Document No. 65-09014 Rev. *W Page 1 of 45

3.7 65-09027 - Production Supervisor Career Path

7. CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

The establishment of a career path system at Cypress gives the non-

7.2 Why a Career Path System is Important

A Career Path enables managers and the executive staff to establish,

1. Employees are given a method for self-evaluation and career

2. Managers are given a framework for career guidance, coaching, and

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3. Human Resources is given less ambiguous positions and equitable

4. Executive Staff is given a method to promote desired norms and

7.3 Generic Criteria for Each Level in Each Career Path

This matrix is designed to assist in defining the levels of positions in each

Document No. 65-09014 Rev. *W Page 3 of 45

CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

SALARY GRADE: Numerical grade JOB FAMILY: Career Path of position

RESPONSIBILITIES: DEVELOPMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE:

Physical requirements for this position.

Document No. 65-09014 Rev. *W Page 4 of 45

8. OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It is important that both the employee and the manager participate in

8.2 PLACEMENT ON CAREER PATH

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8.3 CAREER PATH REVIEW BOARD

The Career Path Review Board will be made up of:

1. The Department V.P. or designate

2. The Site Operations Director or equivalent

3. The Site Manufacturing Manager or equivalent

4. The Site Director/Manager of Human Resources or designate

The Review Board will meet annually to review promotions. Special

8.4 EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION OF PLACEMENT AND APPEAL PROCESS

Employees will be notified of their initial placements and subsequent

8.5 SALARY GRADE RANGES

Each Site Director/Manager of Human Resources will develop and

8.6 MODIFICATION/ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions may require periodic updates due to changes in company

Document No. 65-09014 Rev. *W Page 6 of 45

9. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS: N/A

11. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: N/A

12. POSTING SHEETS/FORMS/APPENDIX

12.2 Appendix 2 - Individual Continuous Improvement Activity Approval Form

12.3 Appendix 3 - Non-Exempt Career Path

12.5 Appendix 5 - Production Operator Career Path Evaluation Form

12.6 Appendix 6 - Production Operator Career Path

12.7 Appendix 7 - Production Operator Job Ladder

Document No. 65-09014 Rev. *W Page 7 of 45

APPENDIX 1 -- NON-EXEMPT CAREER PATH EVALUATION FORM

EMPLOYEE’S NAME: SUPERVISOR’S NAME

CURRENT PLACEMENT: PROPOSED

FOR HR USE ONLY: FOR HR USE ONLY:

Signature - Supervisor: Approval: Yes: No:

Signature: Manager: Signature - Head of Review