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Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is seeking a Summer Intern for the position of Electron Microscopy Analyst I-IV at their Hillsboro, OR location. The role involves preparing semiconductor samples and operating a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to collect high-resolution images, and it requires a strong technical background along with collaborative skills.
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Job Summary
This internship supports the Semiconductor Equipment Division by providing high-quality analytical data for the process development cycle of Reactive Ion Etch equipment.
Interns will operate scanning electron microscopes to collect high-resolution images and perform complex sample preparation techniques including cleaving and ion milling.
The role requires a self-starter who can maintain strict safety standards while managing competing priorities in a productionized lab environment.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is seeking a Summer Intern for the position of Electron Microscopy Analyst I-IV at their Hillsboro, OR location. The role involves preparing semiconductor samples and operating a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to collect high-resolution images, and it requires a strong technical background along with collaborative skills.
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Salary
Base: $29.04 - $53.91 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for incentive pay and allowances; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) operation
Semiconductor wafer sample preparation
Ion milling and thin-film deposition techniques
Optical microscope pattern differentiation
Strict adherence to lab safety protocols
Nice-to-have
Experience in high-volume production labs
Familiarity with Reactive Ion Etch processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with accuracy
Creativity in troubleshooting ambiguous samples
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or Materials Science preferred
0-2 years experience with SEMs or semiconductor equipment desirable