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Process Technician 2

Aleron
United States, Oregon, Tualatin
Sep 17, 2026
Description Job Title: Process Technician Location: Tualatin, OR Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $23.55/ 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? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Perform technical tests and experiments in support of process engineering and R&D programs. Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain semiconductor processing equipment. Execute process test runs and collect performance data for engineering evaluation. Prepare records, charts, graphs, and reports to document results and process performance. Monitor processes, audit activities, and provide guidance to operators as needed. Assist engineers in identifying yield improvement opportunities and evaluating new products. Support process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: High School Diploma, Associate's degree, or equivalent technical experience. 1+ year of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering support, laboratory operations, or a technical production environment. 1+ year of experience operating process equipment, manufacturing tools, or metrology systems. 1+ year of experience collecting, documenting, and reporting technical or experimental data. 1+ year of experience supporting engineering, research, development, or manufacturing activities. What Sets You Apart: Experience with semiconductor process development or process characterization activities. Experience supporting PCD, ALD, deposition, or metrology products and processes. Experience working with semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Prior experience supporting research and development environments. Familiarity with Lam Research equipment and processes. Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced technical environment. 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. Preferred Background: Early semiconductor process experience, deposition or metrology equipment experience, and familiarity with PCD/ALD processes. 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. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. 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