TEM Technician (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Shift 7 uses a compressed 2-, 3-, or 4-day workweek beginning in the second half of the week; less than half of working hours fall between midnight and 7 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. and midnight.

Salary: $63,090–$102,790 USD annual salary range for a US hourly role.

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops semiconductor manufacturing solutions through advanced sample preparation, imaging, and analysis techniques.

What you will do

• Prepare ultra-thin TEM specimens using dual-beam Focused Ion Beam tools.
• Perform TEM imaging and analysis for process and product development, qualification, and failure analysis.
• Execute fabrication, technology development, and process integration tasks.
• Maintain records, analyze data, and present findings according to laboratory procedures.
• Troubleshoot non-standard problems using judgment and critical thinking.
• Maintain laboratory tools, follow safety and quality systems, and deliver results on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics technology, or materials science, with 0–3 years of hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience; or an associate’s degree in a related technical field with 6–8 years of relevant experience; or a technical certification related to laboratory operations or manufacturing.
• At least 1 year of experience using advanced electron microscopy equipment, including FIB and TEM tools.

Nice to have

• Experience in military-relevant technical roles or comparable laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and tools.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with health, retirement, vacation, stock bonuses, and other benefits.
• Ongoing training, collaboration, and learning from peers are encouraged.
• Work takes place in an electron microscopy laboratory supporting semiconductor technology development.