Engineering Technician

Accentuate Staffing is assisting an established semiconductor manufacturer in the Durham area recruit an Engineering Technician to join their team. This is a contract to hire opportunity working Monday-Friday. Training will last 4-6 weeks on day shift before moving to 2nd shift (2pm-10pm). This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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

Requirements:

• 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