Process Technician 2

Job Title: Process Technician

Location: Tualatin, OR

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $25.89/ hour

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a hands-on Process Technician 2 to support process development, product development, and research & development activities within a cutting-edge laboratory environment. In this role, you'll work closely with Process Engineers to prepare chemical baths, process wafers and coupons, conduct experiments, collect data, and support ongoing innovation initiatives.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Be part of a collaborative team supporting advanced technology and process development.
• Gain valuable experience working alongside experienced engineers in an R&D environment.
• Develop hands-on skills with specialized processing equipment, laboratory tools, and wafer technologies.
• Contribute directly to projects that drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of manufacturing, chemistry, and technology development. You'll play an important role in supporting experiments, validating results, and helping drive the advancement of next-generation processes and products.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

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What You'll Do:

• Build, maintain, and monitor electroplating and chemical processing baths.
• Support Process Engineers with wafer-level and coupon-level testing, sample preparation, and processing activities.
• Operate processing equipment and manual or automated laboratory tools to evaluate fill characteristics.
• Capture images, measurements, and test data to verify and document results.
• Assist with troubleshooting laboratory equipment and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare shipping requests and safely package materials for shipment.
• Support additional laboratory and process development activities as needed.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ year of experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, chemical handling, research, or technical support environment.
• 1+ year of experience following chemical safety procedures and handling laboratory materials safely.
• 1+ year of experience performing detailed, precision-oriented work with fragile products, components, samples, or wafers.
• 1+ year of experience documenting test results, measurements, or technical data.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and support engineering experiments and testing activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with engineers and technical staff.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience supporting semiconductor, wafer processing, electroplating, or materials development environments.
• Experience operating laboratory processing equipment or analytical tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle delicate materials with care.
• Experience packaging and shipping technical materials, products, or laboratory samples.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technical skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Overtime: May be required based on project and business needs.
• Lifting Requirements: May require occasional lifting of materials and shipments.
• Work Environment: Laboratory, process development, and R&D setting supporting advanced technology programs.
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.