Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Electron Microscopy Analyst I-III

Hitachi Vantara Corporation$60K — $101K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience in a related field for EMA I; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • For EMA III: PhD, MS, or BS with 3+ years of relevant lab experience, or equivalent education/work experience.
  • Experience with scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) is essential for EMA III and desirable for EMA I.
  • Experience in high-volume labs or semiconductor environments, such as QA or FA, preferred for both roles.
  • Strong technical skills and knowledge of laboratory procedures required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete training for safe operation of lab equipment.
  • Acquire micrographs using SEM.
  • Prepare samples using various techniques for semiconductor analysis.
  • Meet quality and output metrics expectations.
  • Distinguish samples and interpret 3D structures from documentation.
  • Communicate clearly with team members and management about workflows and updates.
  • Maintain organized workflows and lab cleanliness.
  • Assist with small projects and train other team members for EMA III.

Benefits

  • Work onsite 100% in Hillsboro, OR.
  • Comprehensive on-the-job training provided.
  • Opportunity for growth and increased responsibilities in the lab.
  • Engagement in functional teams for collaboration and development.
  • Support for continuing education in technical fields.
Full Job Description

Location:

(HTA) NCP (Hillsboro, OR)

Job ID:

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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)

EXPERIENCE AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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.

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