Electron Microscopy Analyst II

Location:

(HTA) NCP (Hillsboro, OR)

Job ID:

R0089645

Date Posted:

2025-04-16

Company Name:

HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

WORK STYLE DESIGNATION: Onsite

WORK STYLE REQUIREMENT: Onsite

WORK LOCATION: NCP (Hillsboro, OR)

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $64,811 - $89,116 (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.

• Use a SEM to obtain SE and BSE micrographs – highly focused on moving the core queue and sustaining expected output and quality metrics.
• 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.
• 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 at entry-level in PEL functional teams and grow responsibilities in the lab.

• Technical/science education highly preferred – such as Bachelor of Science degree or higher in related field such as Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, etc. (or)
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience in related field (i.e. experience working with SEMs or productionized lab)

• PhD; or MS; or BS with 1-2 years of lab work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience with various semiconductor analysis instruments.
• Experience using a SEM is required.
• Experience in a high-volume lab or environments like QA, FA, fab etc. required.
• Minimum travel required (<5%).

• Proficient using tools within standard parameters.
• Developing basic technical communication skills.
• Beginning to understand target structures.
• 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.
• Demonstrate tolerance of ambiguity and flexibility to adapt to new situations.
• 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 workflow.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities to quickly to meet business needs.
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal customers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.  Excellent teamwork and communication skills are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]