Hitachi America

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Hitachi America$95K — $115K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2 years of related experience in technical support or engineering roles.
  • Experience with Hitachi High kV and HF5000 Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs).
  • Familiarity with Hitachi NX5000/NX9000 Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems.
  • Knowledge of optical technology in electron microscopy and automated mechanical transfer system technology.

Responsibilities

  • Perform escalations and fleet performance testing of systems.
  • Conduct system installations and provide training to other engineers.
  • Generate documentation for upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes.
  • Analyze system performance data and present findings in meetings.
  • Identify performance trends and implement improvement strategies.
  • Collaborate with clients and various support groups within the company.
  • Manage technical fieldwork and deliver high-level presentations effectively.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth through participation in special projects.
  • Flexible remote work options (up to 20% of the time).
  • Involvement in high-level customer meetings with domestic and international divisions.
  • Project ownership with application of project management methodologies.
  • Training and guidance opportunities for peers and junior engineers.
Full Job Description
Location:
(HTA) NCP (Hillsboro, OR)

Job ID:
R0145538

Date Posted:
2026-09-17

Company Name:
HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

Senior Technical Support Engineer (full-time, regular)

Hillsboro, OR

Description:

Perform escalations, fleet performance testing, system installations, training, documentation generation, and participate in special projects. Train and provide guidance and/or information to other Technical Support Engineers as well as Yield Control Technology Engineers. Ensure field implementation and compliance by creating and reviewing documentation for upgrades, maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting. Create and present system performance data, including availability, preventive maintenance "green-to-green" time, and mean time between failures. Search for performance trends and propose and carry out ideas for improvement. Retain technical and product knowledge while developing an understanding of business variables, processes, and characteristics. Collaborate closely with external clients and all supporting groups of Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc., including New Product Introduction, Technical Support Group (TSG), Service, Technology, Sales, Design, and QA. Coordinate technical fieldwork, as necessary. Deliver technical data in high-level customer meetings between domestic and international divisions of Hitachi. Generate reports, such as TSG reports, escalation reports, and national service alert reports. Prepare and provide thorough documentation to aid in problem solving and/or engineer training. Own project responsibility while applying project management methodology.

Travel required: 50% of time performing technical and maintenance support of Hitachi High-Tech America's products installed at customer sites in Oregon.

Job location: 3600 NE Huffman Street, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Work from home permitted 20% of time.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (or the foreign equivalent) in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2 years of experience in the job offered or related.
  • Experience with:
    • Hitachi High kV and HF5000 Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs);
    • Hitachi NX5000/NX9000 Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems;
    • Optical technology in electron microscopy;
    • Automated mechanical transfer system technology; and
    • Spherical Aberration Corrector.


Salary, benefits and discretionary bonus.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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