Analytical Laboratory Technician

Polar Semiconductor•Bloomington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician for our semiconductor analytical laboratory. This role is responsible for sample preparation, tool operation, and, occasionally, root cause analysis in support of process development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate is industrious, enjoys hands-on laboratory work, follows procedures rigorously, and takes pride in high-quality, customer-focused results. At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPS Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are transforming from a captive fab into a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technologies such as GaN. Polar has a long history of producing automotive-grade semiconductors and is expanding into strategic markets including national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.

Requirements

Basic understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication and chemistry
Proficiency using personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite
Verbal and written communications including report writing
Associate’s degree in chemistry / materials science / physics / electronics or equivalent hands-on experience in a lab in a manufacturing setting
Experience operating SEMs, FIBs, and/or STEMs
Skills in visual examination, using deprocessing equipment, and operating diagnostic equipment

Responsibilities

Prepare samples using cleaving, polishing, focused ion beam (FIB), and chemical treatments
Image and measure samples using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and scanning tunnelling microscopy (STEM)
Perform compositional measurements using energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)
Determine root cause for failure of semiconductor devices
Write formal reports summarizing analyses
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment