Metrology Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Metrology Technician (Level 1 or 2)

Job Description

This Metrology Technician role supports process technology teams by running metrology processes, selecting and executing appropriate metrology recipes, and ensuring accurate wafer measurements on a back-end night shift schedule. The technician works closely with shift supervisors and process engineers, follows documented standard operating procedures, and maintains a strong focus on quality, precision, and detail. This position offers a long-term career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to grow within a semiconductor metrology environment.

Responsibilities

• Run metrology processes to support process technology teams and ensure accurate wafer measurements.
• Select and load the correct metrology recipes on metrology tools based on instructions from process engineers or technicians.
• Load wafers into metrology tools, monitor tool operation, and complete measurement runs according to standard operating procedures.
• Provide measurement results and relevant data back to process technicians for subsequent process steps.
• Collect measurement data using SharePoint and prepare clear pass-down reports for the next shift and for process engineers.
• Communicate with the shift supervisor to provide estimated times for tool release, update on shift operations, and report abnormal events or issues.
• Document and strictly follow standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Track and report daily activities through verbal updates and written pass-down documentation to ensure continuity between shifts.
• Collaborate with the metrology team to provide coverage for metrology tasks across the entire lab.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with metrology tools such as KLA Tencor SP1, SP3, SP5, XRF, and S100, or similar metrology equipment.
• Ability to select and run appropriate metrology recipes to measure wafers accurately.
• Cleanroom experience and ability to work effectively in a controlled lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with verification through references.
• Ability to follow and document standard operating procedures accurately.
• Effective communication skills to interact with shift supervisors, process technicians, and process engineers.
• Capability to track, collect, and manage data using tools such as SharePoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing or lab environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on night shifts and maintain focus over extended hours.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and shift handovers.
• Interest in building a long-term career in metrology and semiconductor process support.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a metrology team to ensure full lab coverage.

Work Environment

This role is based within a metrology team in a semiconductor lab environment, providing coverage for metrology tasks across the entire lab. T he position follows a back-end night shift schedule from Thursday to Saturday and alternating Wednesdays, working from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m . Work takes place in a cleanroom setting using metrology tools such as KLA Tencor SP1, SP3, SP5, XRF, and S100, with frequent use of data systems like SharePoint for documentation and pass-down reporting. The environment emphasizes teamwork, clear communication between shifts, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures, offering a long-term engagement with career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a Contract position based out of Tualatin, OR.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

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