Semiconductor Failure Analysis Technician (SEM & FIB)

Accentuate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is recruiting on behalf of an established semiconductor manufacturer in the Durham area for an Engineering Technician. This contract-to-hire role starts on a standard Monday-Friday schedule, with 4–6 weeks of day-shift training before moving to a second shift (2pm–10pm).

The position requires hands-on technical expertise, precise documentation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab and manufacturing environment, collaborating with Failure Analysis

Qualifications

• Associate’s in Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductor Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience) preferred.
• Prior experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with microscopy techniques such as SEM, Backscatter, and FIB strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tests, documentation tasks, and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with quality, compliance, and safety standards in a manufacturing or lab setting.
• Will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Failure Analysis Engineers to test and evaluate new processes, customer returns, and new semiconductor products.
• Independently perform laboratory and failure analysis testing, including data collection and analysis.
• Prepare clear, accurate documentation and presentations for engineering and cross-functional meetings.
• Generate, maintain, and review detailed work logs, reports, and records to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Utilize advanced microscopy techniques, including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Backscatter imaging, and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) analysis.
• Follow established procedures while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Failure analysis

Documentation

Microscopy (SEM)

Independent work

Quality standards

Education

Associate's in Engineering or related field

Tools

SEM

FIB

Backscatter imaging

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is recruiting on behalf of an established semiconductor manufacturer in the Durham area for an Engineering Technician. This contract-to-hire role starts on a standard Monday-Friday schedule, with 4–6 weeks of day-shift training before moving to a second shift (2pm–10pm).

The position requires hands-on technical expertise, precise documentation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab and manufacturing environment, collaborating with Failure Analysis