Electron Microscopy Analyst I-III

Location:

(HTA) NCP (Hillsboro, OR)

Job ID:

R0134280

Date Posted:

2026-06-15

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 100%

WORK LOCATION: NCP (Hillsboro, OR) Office

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $60,400 - $101,448 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.

EMA I

• 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.

EMA III

• 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.

EMA I

• 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)

EMA III

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

EMA I

• 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 (<5%).

EMA III

• 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.
• Experience using a SEM is required.
• Experience in a high-volume lab or environments like QA, FA, fab etc. required.

EMA I

• 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.
• Job-related training
• Additional training to handle solvents, acids, bases, or other chemicals used in the lab.

EMA III

• Able to optimize imaging parameters to accommodate challenging samples.
• Able to salvage difficult and/or sub-optimal samples.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of target structures and variability due to different etch processes.

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 HTA-AccommodationRequests@hitachi-hightech.com