AE Tech

Semiconductor Lab Technician – Night Shift
Location
Austin, TX

Pay
$26 – $29 per hour

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Semiconductor Lab Technician to support in-lab operations and manufacturing processes on a night shift schedule. This role partners closely with engineering teams to perform destructive wafer analysis, structure evaluation, and failure analysis, while also maintaining analytical equipment. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, safety‑focused, and experienced in working with advanced instrumentation for fault isolation and root cause analysis. Strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Perform technician duties supporting daily lab operations and manufacturing needs

Execute destructive wafer analysis, structural inspections, and failure investigations

Collaborate with engineering teams to identify root causes and improve processes

Utilize advanced instrumentation for fault isolation and material characterization

Conduct equipment setup, optimization, and level‑appropriate maintenance

Complete routine assignments and projects under detailed guidance

Operate and optimize analytical tools and supporting software

Troubleshoot operational and equipment‑related issues

Maintain accountability for individual performance tied to departmental KPIs

Adapt to changing processes, priorities, and production demands

Perform multi-step, detail-sensitive tasks both independently and in a team environment

Execute precise sample preparation techniques aligned with analysis requirements

Qualifications

Associate degree or technical training (or equivalent coursework) preferred

Less than 3 years of experience in semiconductor or related technical field preferred

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) operation

pFIB/FIB (Focused Ion Beam) operation

Chemical and dry etch sample delayering techniques

Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Familiarity with lab instrumentation and analysis tools

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

Ability to work with chemicals in a wet lab environment

Excellent attention to detail and hand‑eye coordination

Effective problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant internal software tools

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay: $26 – $29/hr

Night shift schedule with consistent hours

Work with cutting‑edge semiconductor technologies

Collaborate with experienced engineering teams

Gain hands‑on experience in advanced failure analysis techniques

Be part of a safety‑first, quality‑driven lab environment

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