Electron Microscopy Analyst -IV

Location

(HTA) NCP (Hillsboro, OR)

R0119901

HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.

Engineering & Science

Full time

No

WORK STYLE DESIGNATION:
Onsite

WORK STYLE REQUIREMENT:

Onsite 100%

WORK LOCATION:

NCP(Hillsboro, OR) Office

EXPECTED PAY RANGE:$58,641 - $108,857 annually

This pay range is for the position's base salary only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

• Complete internal training for safe and proficient operation of technical lab equipment.
• Use a SEM to obtain SE and BSE micrographs.
• Perform necessary sample preparation techniques to enable subsequent analyses to be conducted on semiconductor wafer samples using various cleaving techniques, ion milling, and thin-film deposition of samples.
• Build to sustain expected output and quality metrics.
• Optically differentiate samples and target locations and interpret ‘live’ 3D structures from reference documentation.
• Exhibit HTA and PEL values throughout workflow – Safety/Integrity, Customer Focus, Challenge, Collaboration, and Growth.
• Clearly communicate questions, updates, and abstract concepts in person and via email with peers, supervisor/management, and internal customers.
• Follow all established workflow steps, including activities such as data updates, proper sample prioritization and organization, and shared-space cleaning.

• Develop healthy rapport with PEs and peers to effectively accomplish work goals.
• Assist senior team members and/or management with small projects.
• Engage highly in PEL functional teams and grow responsibilities in the lab, including taking on some leadership tasks.
• Demonstrate expertise in handling incoming jobs and special requests.
• Show capacity to train fellow team members.
• Create and maintain SOPs and lab documentation.
• Responsibilities require the use of creativity, organization, project management, and leadership expertise.

• As a minimum, High school diploma or GED is required; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field (i.e. experience working with SEMs or productionized lab.)
• Technical/science education highly preferred – such as Bachelor of Science degree or higher in related field such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, (or)

• Equivalent combination of education and work experience in related field (i.e. experience working with SEMs or productionized lab)

• This is an entry level position, and HTA will provide comprehensive on-the-job training.
• Should have 0-2 years of experience working with various SEMs, optical microscopes and other high-tech or semiconductor equipment to prepare samples and perform imaging analysis.
• Experience using a SEM is highly desirable.
• Experience in a high-volume lab or environments like QA, FA, fab etc. preferred.
• Minimum travel required (

• PhD; or MS with 3+ years; or BS with 5+ years of lab work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience with various semiconductor analysis instruments.
• Knowledge of semiconductor devices is required.
  
  Experience using a SEM is required.
• Experience in a high-volume lab or environments like QA, FA, fab etc. required.

• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable to work independently with a focus on both accuracy as well as output in a complex environment.
• Must possess strong technical skills and knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in a laboratory.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor control to handle fragile samples and instrumentation.
• Ability to visually examine and differentiate patterns on small samples (~5mm) both unaided and with an optical microscope.
• Be dependable within a team and supportive of peers.
• Show curiosity and eagerness to learn about the role and industry and bring their background perspective into tackling the workflow.
• Ability to effectively…