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Process Technician – R&D Manufacturing (Night Shift)
📍 Tualatin, Oregon (On-site – Cleanroom Environment)
💰 Pay Rate: $40.25 – $51.52 per hour (includes shift differential)
🕒 Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, 4:30 PM – 5:00 AM (compressed work week)
📅 Contract: 2 years | Full-time
About the company
We are a global leader in advanced semiconductor equipment and manufacturing solutions, enabling the production of next-generation chips that power AI, cloud computing, and modern electronics.
Our technologies support some of the most complex and precise manufacturing environments in the world, where innovation, precision, and reliability directly impact the performance of global technology infrastructure.
We operate cutting-edge R&D and production facilities focused on wafer processing, process innovation, and equipment development in highly controlled cleanroom environments.
Position overview
We are seeking a Process Technician to support R&D and semiconductor manufacturing operations in a 300mm wafer cleanroom environment. This role is hands-on and focuses on operating advanced processing tools, supporting engineering experiments, and ensuring process consistency and data accuracy.
You will work closely with engineers and technical teams to execute experiments, monitor process performance, and help identify yield and process improvement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain semiconductor processing tools in a cleanroom environment
- Set up equipment for experimental and production runs
- Execute process experiments following defined procedures and engineering instructions
- Monitor tool performance and ensure safe, efficient operations
- Collect, record, and document process data using Excel and internal systems
- Prepare charts, logs, and reports for engineering analysis
- Support troubleshooting and process improvement activities
- Follow strict operational procedures and best known methods (BKMs)
- Communicate results and observations clearly to engineering teams
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment
What we’re looking for
- High school diploma or associate degree (or equivalent experience)
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, data entry systems)
- High attention to detail and strong documentation habits
- Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment
- Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and reliability
- Ability to multitask and follow precise technical instructions
- Comfort working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment
- Proven stability and consistency in prior roles
Work environment
- Advanced semiconductor R&D cleanroom (Class 10 environment)
- Highly structured and safety-critical manufacturing setting
- Night shift schedule with compressed work weeks
- Initial 6-week training period on day shift before transition to nights
Why this role
This is an opportunity to work in a highly advanced manufacturing environment supporting cutting-edge semiconductor innovation. You will gain exposure to complex process technologies, engineering collaboration, and precision manufacturing systems that power some of the most advanced electronics in the world.
🚀 Ready to apply?
If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and motivated to work in a high-tech manufacturing environment where precision matters every day, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now and take the next step in your career in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Salary : $40 - $51