Graduate Engineer

Russell Tobin; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Global is seeking a Process Technician 3 for an R&D environment in Fremont, CA. This onsite role focuses on advanced process development, experiments, sample prep, and data collection to support semiconductor manufacturing technology.

The ideal candidate will have a technical bachelor’s degree and internship or professional experience, with strong attention to detail and a readiness to learn new equipment and procedures in a cleanroom setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science/technical discipline as listed in the ad.
• Internship, co‑op, or some prior professional work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on R&D environment.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Onsite collaboration with multiple engineering and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tests, experiments, and process development activities in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Set up and operate processing and laboratory equipment for engineering experiments.
• Prepare samples and execute process flows per procedures.
• Support experimental runs and collect accurate process data.
• Operate metrology equipment for measurements (thin‑film, CD, SEM).
• Create/modify process recipes and tune for robustness.
• Monitor process performance and identify trends/out-of-spec conditions.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting and equipment alarms.

Skills

Internship or co‑op experience

Detail‑oriented

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Onsite collaboration

English communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/Teams)

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Process Technician 3 – R&D / Semiconductor Process Development

Location: Fremont, CA

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Swing Shift, Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

Alternative Schedules: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday may be considered

Duration: 24 Months with possible extensions or Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: Up to $38.32/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a Process Technician 3 to support research and development activities involving advanced process development, testing, experimentation, and equipment operation.

This is a hands‑on role working closely with engineers in an R&D environment. The technician will assist with process experiments, sample preparation, equipment setup, measurements, troubleshooting, and data collection. The position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates with a technical bachelor's degree and some internship or professional experience to develop hands‑on expertise in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor process technology.

Semiconductor experience is not required. Candidates with strong technical education, internship experience, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical tests, experiments, and process development activities in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Set up and operate processing and laboratory equipment for engineering experiments.
• Prepare samples, perform chemical treatments, and execute process flows according to established procedures.
• Support experimental runs and collect accurate process and measurement data.
• Operate metrology equipment to perform measurements such as thin‑film characterization, critical dimension measurements, and SEM imaging.
• Create and modify process recipes and assist with tuning recipes for improved robustness and performance.
• Monitor process performance and identify trends, abnormalities, or out-of-specification conditions.
• Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC), including measurement, analysis, reporting, and identification of potential process issues.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting process and equipment issues and clearing basic equipment alarms.
• Support sample preparation activities including microscopy, cleaving, and other laboratory procedures.
• Prepare records, charts, graphs, presentations, and technical documentation summarizing experimental results.
• Assist with developing and improving measurement and metrology procedures.
• Follow laboratory, safety, chemical handling, and cleanroom protocols.
• Support training of new technicians and engineering personnel on laboratory procedures and equipment operation.
• Provide assistance to engineers and other team members with laboratory operations and process execution.
• Recommend improvements to experiment execution, process efficiency, quality, and laboratory procedures.
• Work effectively with engineering, metrology, manufacturing, and laboratory operations teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Business, Economics, or another science/technical discipline.
• Internship, co‑op, or some previous professional work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on R&D environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn new equipment, processes, and technical procedures.
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating with multiple engineering and technical teams.
• Ability to operate computer interfaces and navigate diagnostic or process software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in a cleanroom environment.
• Comfortable wearing required cleanroom PPE, including bunny suits, shoe covers, safety glasses, masks, shields, and gloves.
• Comfortable working with chemicals while following established safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to walk approximately 5,000–10,000 steps per shift.
• Ability to reach into equipment and work at heights between approximately 12 and 71 inches.
• Ability to work a swing shift and remain flexible when priorities change, including occasional rework or overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor manufacturing or R&D experience.
• Experience working with laboratory, manufacturing, or process equipment.
• Familiarity with metrology, microscopy, SEM, or materials characterization.
• Experience with SPC, process data analysis, or experimental testing.
• Experience working with multiple tools or computer systems simultaneously.Strong efficiency, organization, and multitasking skills.

Ideal Candidate

This position is well suited for a recent bachelor's graduate or early‑career technical professional who has internship or hands‑on experience and wants to build a career in semiconductor process development, manufacturing technology, laboratory operations, or engineering.

Candidates who demonstrate technical aptitude, strong communication, attention to detail, physical readiness, willingness to learn, and comfort working in a cleanroom/R&D environment are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Process Development, R&D, Process Engineering Support, Laboratory Operations, Semiconductor Processing, Sample Preparation, Chemical Processing, Metrology, SEM, Microscopy, Thin‑Film Measurement, Process Recipes, SPC, Process Monitoring, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Equipment Operation, Equipment Troubleshooting, Cleanroom Operations, Technical Documentation, Experimental Testing, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.