Research Technician

Requirements

• Shift 5: Days - Sunday through Tuesday, or Wednesday in alternating weeks. We offer a compressed work week schedule: four days on / three days off one week, followed by three days on / four days off the next week.
• 0-4 years of Semiconductor Fab experience with a bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• 3-6 years of Semiconductor Fab experience with an associate's degree in a STEM field
• 8-10 years of Semiconductor Fab experience with a high school diploma
• Semiconductor Fab experience is defined as experience operating, maintaining, or installing 200mm or 300mm semiconductor equipment manufactured by one of the following: TEL, SCREEN, Hitachi, KLA, AMAT, Lam Research, ASM, Aixtron, ULVAC, and/or Veeco
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated technical root cause analysis capability
• Ability to document results and establish clear procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation and analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approach to continuous improvement, safety, and quality
• Ability to work with chemicals including acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, and related materials
• Ability to work in respirators when performing PMs on process chambers that run HPMs
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for several hours each day
• Ideal Candidate Attributes:
• We are looking for someone who is:
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working with complex tools and technical procedures
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Motivated by the opportunity to support advanced research and innovation
• A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
• Job Type:
• Experienced Hire
• Shift:
• Shift 5 (United States of America)
• Primary Location:
• US, Oregon, Hillsboro
• Additional Locations:
• Business group:
• Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manu

Additional Information

Job Details: Job Description: The Intel Technology Research Group is seeking a motivated Semiconductor Research Technician to join our RP1 300mm processing facility. In this role, you will support innovative materials-based research projects for wafer processing and advanced packaging as part of next-generation semiconductor technology development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor innovation! As a technician in this research environment, you will support hands-on experimentation, operate advanced 300mm equipment, perform wafer-level testing and measurements, and assist with equipment upkeep and process execution. Your work will directly support the development of technologies that help shape the future of Intel products and the semiconductor industry. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a meaningful impact through technical problem-solving and precision work, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to groundbreaking research. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Operate 300mm semiconductor processing equipment and run specialized process recipes on the production floor Maintain strong attention to process parameters during equipment and process execution Support materials-based research experiments for wafer and packaging applications Respond in real time to process development engineering needs, maintaining flexibility to support critical assignments and evolving training needs as priorities shift Perform wafer-level tests, measurements, and data collection, including the use of optical and electron microscopy Assist with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic process support Follow safety, quality, and cleanroom procedures to ensure reliable operation Document work accurately and communicate results clearly with researchers and engineers Collaborate with multiple development groups, including operations, integration, module engineering, and other technicians, to support research objectives and project timelines Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient processing environment while identifying opportunities to improve quality, reliability, cost, productivity, and safety Support the Ronler Acres Emergency Response Team (ERT), as needed

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