Lab Technician

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Job description

SEH America is located in Vancouver, Washington. It is one of 13 Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH) facilities located around the world. SEH is the world-leader in the manufacturing of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. At SEH America, our philosophy and success rest upon our commitment to excellence, quality of service and product to our customers, and a safe working environment for our employees.

SEH AMERICA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SEH America offers excellent benefits including:

* Medical (2 plan options)- Massage therapy, acupuncture, and naturopathy included in plan
* Dental (2 options) & Vision
* 401(k) Plan- Company match plus additional employer contribution
* Tuition Assistance- Paid directly to school
* Paid Basic Life Insurance - Option to purchase supplemental and family life
* Short Term Medical Leave & Long Term Disability
* Subsidized Childcare
* Paid Time Off Benefits - Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and other company leave programs
* On-Site Cafe
* Community Garden
* On-Site Fitness Center (open 24/7)
* Multiple Award Programs & Employee Appreciation Events

LAB TECHNICIAN

JOB DUTIES

* Operate advanced analytical instruments, including ICP-MS and Autoscanner.
* Perform sample preparation and testing on wafers using various types of chemicals.
* Operate 200mm and 300mm furnaces.
* Use microscope to perform visual inspection of wafer samples for surface defects.
* Evaluate test results and report results to plant personnel in a timely fashion.
* Use SPC techniques as a part of routine analysis.
* Assist SI Lab engineers in resolving routine instrument problems.
* Perform routine preventative maintenance on instruments as needed.
* Assist in SI Lab department training and cross-training.
* Write, revise and maintain SOP/SWP documentation and have familiarity with Master Control.
* Work independently or as a team member on non-routine projects.
* Must be able to multi-task and perform several tasks concurrently.
* Determine appropriate priorities depending on current situation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* AS degree or equivalent or 2 years of experience in process manufacturing environment required (or a combination of education and experience).
* Knowledge of basic chemistry, physics, or engineering.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to use precision measuring tools and analytical instruments.
* Knowledge of production processes, measurements, and quality systems.
* Familiarity with data collection, statistical analysis, and SPC.
* Demonstrated planning, organizational and project management skills.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

* AS degree in a science or engineering related field.
* Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Work in a clean room.
* Hazardous chemicals or vapors may be present in work area-Wear appropriate PPE.
* Must be able to work safely with concentrated acids and bases.
* Required to occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.
* Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
* Requires fine hand motion skills and dexterity.
* Adherence to strict contamination control practices.
* Required to work in various environments and departments throughout the SEH-A site.
* Must be willing to work flexible hours to provide results to customers.
* Must be comfortable working in a fluid situation and under stress to get results in a timely fashion.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and will not require SEHA sponsorship for work authorization for hire or for continued employment.

Offers of employment are contingent on results of a drug screen. SEH America follows federal standards on what is considered prohibited drugs. Therefore, a confirmed positive test result for THC will result in retraction of employment offer.

SEH America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to military and veteran status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are a drug free workplace and follow federal standards of what are considered prohibited drugs. Offers of employment are contingent on a pre-employment drug screen. SEH-A participates in E-Verify. More information can be found on our website.