Polar Semiconductor

Polar Semiconductor

Analytical Laboratory Technician

Bloomington, MN, USA

No sponsorship$32k-$47kDetected 1 day ago
SEMMicroscopyCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Polar has a long history of producing automotive-grade semiconductors and is expanding into strategic markets including national defense and AI data centers.
  • Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Responsibilities

  • Perform compositional measurements using energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
  • This role is responsible for sample preparation, tool operation, and, occasionally, root cause analysis in support of process development and manufacturing.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in chemistry / materials science / physics / electronics or equivalent hands-on experience in a lab in a manufacturing setting
  • Experience operating SEMs, FIBs, and/or STEMs
  • Ability to work in a lab environment.
  • The ideal candidate is industrious, enjoys hands-on laboratory work, follows procedures rigorously, and takes pride in high-quality, customer-focused results.

Skills

  • Basic understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication and chemistry
  • Proficiency using personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Verbal and written communications including report writing
  • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
  • Frequent transitions between standing and sitting
  • Manually holding samples for polishing
  • Handling of hazardous chemicals and use of high voltage tools

Compensation

  • $32 - $47 hourly (good-faith estimate)
  • Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Salary: $32 - $47 hourly (good-faith estimate)

Benefits

  • Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Company info

  • At Polar Semiconductor, we're on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies.
  • With a $525M investment from the CHIPS Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are transforming from a captive fab into a pure-play foundry.
  • We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technologies such as GaN.
  • We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.
  • What We Offer
  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician for our semiconductor analytical laboratory.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Sponsorship not available for this position*

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