Manufacturing Associate - II

The Fountain Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Austin, TX seeks a skilled analyst to support semiconductor manufacturing through SEM imaging and EDS analysis. You will independently manage routine analytical tasks, respond to production priorities, and contribute to continuous improvement alongside engineers to identify root causes and ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate has hands-on SEM/FIB experience and a background in semiconductor lab environments, with degrees in related technical fields.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related technical field; equivalent semiconductor lab experience may be considered.
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory environment is a plus.
• Hands-on SEM and FIB operation experience preferred.
• Experience analyzing semiconductor structures, thin films, particles, cracks, voids, contamination, or defects is a plus.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes and structured problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Support semiconductor manufacturing, process verification, and defect analysis using SEM imagery and EDS.
• Independently manage routine analytical work and respond to production priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and root-cause analysis with engineers to ensure product quality.

Skills

SEM operation

FIB operation

Defect analysis

Thin films analysis

Education

Associate degree or higher in a related technical field

Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline preferred

Job description

Job Details:

• Pay: $30-40/hr
• 12+ month position,with potential extension or conversion based on performance and budget
• Work Schedule: Sat-Tues or Sun-Tues (N1 compressed shifts), 40.5 hours /week

Description

This role supports semiconductor manufacturing, process verification, and defect analysis through high-quality scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The successful candidate will independently manage routine analytical work, respond to production priorities, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and work with engineers to help identify root causes and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related technical field; equivalent relevant semiconductor laboratory experience may be considered. Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory environment is a plus.
• Hands-on experience operating scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) instruments is preferred.
• Experience analyzing semiconductor structures, thin films, particles, cracks, voids, contamination, or other defects is a plus.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes and structured problem-solving methods.

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