Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours; Competence/s: 2
Course Overview
This course
provides a comprehensive introduction to High Purity Services and Analytical
Testing in semiconductor manufacturing, highlighting how contamination control,
stringent quality standards, and advanced testing methods support the
production of increasingly complex microchips. The content covers the design,
installation, testing, and maintenance of high‑purity gas, chemical, and
ultrapure water systems, as well as the QA/QC frameworks needed to ensure
system integrity. It explores current industry challenges such as shrinking
device geometries, increasing sensitivity to particles and impurities, stricter
SEMI/ASTM/ISO standards, and the need for Build Clean construction practices to
protect yield and prevent costly defects. The course also details analytical
testing techniques (particle analysis, TOC, ICP‑MS, trace gas analysis, helium
leak detection) that verify compliance at ppb/ppt levels
Course Aims
The purpose
of this course is to equip delegates with a thorough understanding of how high‑purity
systems and analytical testing underpin the reliability, safety, and yield
performance of semiconductor manufacturing. As device geometries push into the
sub‑5 nm scale, the industry faces unprecedented challenges in contamination
control, making precision engineering, strict adherence to standards, and
advanced purity verification more critical than ever. Through this course,
delegates will learn the key principles of high‑purity system design, Build
Clean construction, QA/QC processes, and analytical testing methods. The aim is
to ensure participants can support the delivery, validation, and maintenance of
ultra‑clean utilities essential to modern fabs.
Course Programme
Include a high-level agenda of the topics to be covered throughout the training course
- High Purity Fundamentals
- High Purity System Design, Construction & Build Clean
- Standards & Regulatory Requirements
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Analytical Testing
- Practical Competence
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, delegates should
be able to:
High Purity Fundamentals
- Define the concept of high purity in semiconductor
manufacturing and explain why extreme contamination control is required at sub‑5
nm nodes.
- Describe the
different high‑purity systems (UPW, UHP gases, chemical distribution, cleanroom
environments) and their function in chip fabrication
High Purity System Design, Construction & Build Clean
- Explain the steps involved in achieving high‑purity systems,
including design, material selection, fabrication, cleaning, testing, and
commissioning.
- Discuss the Build Clean philosophy and evaluate its
importance in ensuring contamination‑free installation of piping and components
- Apply principles of clean material handling, welding
control, and environmental segregation during installation activities
Standards & Regulatory Requirements
- Identify the key standards (SEMI, ASTM, ASME, ISO, NFPA)
governing high purity systems and explain their purpose and scope.
- Interpret client‑specific
specifications and evaluate how they influence construction and testing
requirements on semiconductor projects
Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Describe the roles of QA and QC in semiconductor project
execution and distinguish between their responsibilities
- Outline QC inspection and testing activities (material
verification, weld inspection, leak testing, cleanliness verification
- Analyse common non‑conformance scenarios and apply
corrective action processes to address quality issues
- Evaluate the importance of documentation, traceability, and
audit processes in ensuring compliance and turnover readiness
Analytical Testing
- Define analytical testing and explain its role in verifying
the purity of critical utilities (UPW, gases, chemicals, cleanroom air.
- Describe major analytical methods including particle
counting, TOC analysis, ICP‑MS, FTIR, trace gas analysis, and helium leak
detection.
- Interpret analytical test data to assess system performance
against SEMI/ASTM/ISO and client specifications
- Explain when and why analytical testing is performed during
construction, commissioning, and routine fab operations.
Practical
Competence
- Apply knowledge of purging, moisture control, and particle
control to real‑world situations in fabrication or commissioning environments.
- Evaluate the risks and consequences of inadequate
contamination control and propose improvement strategies
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in semiconductor manufacturing, high‑purity systems, contamination control, or quality assurance, including those working directly with UPW, UHP gases, chemical distribution, and cleanroom environments.
It is suitable for:
- Engineering & Technical Personnel
- Quality, Compliance & Inspection Roles
- Project & Construction Management
- Analytical & Laboratory Staff
- Operations & Reliability Teams
- New Entrants to the Semiconductor Industry
Trainer's Profile
Darren Lynch
is a seasoned specialist in high‑purity construction, semiconductor project
delivery, and quality assurance, bringing extensive leadership experience from
projects across Europe, Israel, China, and the Bahamas. Currently serving as
the European Regional Manager for MSR‑FSR, he has previously led quality
assurance and advanced technology programmes at Intel Ireland, supported by
senior supervisory roles within the construction industry. A technically
trained pipefitter and welder and blends deep practical expertise with high‑level
project oversight, making him a highly effective trainer in contamination
control, high‑purity systems, and semiconductor industry best practices.
Thomas Mooney has over 27
years of experience in test engineering and high‑tech operations, Tom brings
strong technical expertise and proven leadership to semiconductor and high‑purity
environments. Currently a Team Lead at MSR‑FSR, they guide operations and
support teams while leveraging two decades as a Lead Test Technician on the
Intel Ireland Campus, where they developed advanced troubleshooting,
organisational, and interpersonal skills. Their practical, people‑focused
approach makes them an effective and engaging trainer for technical teams.
Please contact the CPD training team for further
information on scheduled course dates and in-company options.