Electron Microscopy Analyst I-III

Hitachi•Hillsboro, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is seeking an Electron Microscopy Analyst I-III for their NCP facility in Hillsboro, OR. This is a full-time, onsite position. The role involves operating technical lab equipment, specifically Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), to obtain micrographs and perform sample preparation for analysis of semiconductor wafer samples. The position requires building to sustain expected output and quality metrics, optically differentiating samples, and interpreting 3D structures. Candidates will be expected to follow established workflows, maintain data updates, prioritize samples, and keep shared spaces clean. For EMA III, responsibilities include developing rapport with peers, assisting with projects, engaging in functional teams, taking on leadership tasks, training team members, and updating SOPs. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides comprehensive on-the-job training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required for EMA I; 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) for EMA III.
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 for EMA I.
Experience using a SEM is highly desirable for EMA I.
Experience in a high-volume lab or environments like QA, FA, fab etc. preferred for EMA I.
PhD; or MS; or BS with 3 years of lab work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience with various semiconductor analysis instruments for EMA III.
Experience using a SEM is required for EMA III.
Experience in a high-volume lab or environments like QA, FA, fab etc. required for EMA III.
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 manage competing priorities to quickly to meet business needs.
Demonstrate tolerance of ambiguity and flexibility to adapt to new situations.
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.
Strong technical communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a SEM is highly desirable for EMA I.
Experience in a high-volume lab or environments like QA, FA, fab etc. preferred for EMA I.

Responsibilities

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.
Update SOPs and lab documentation.
Optimize imaging parameters to accommodate challenging samples.
Salvage difficult and/or sub-optimal samples.