Analytical Laboratory Technician

About Us

At Polar Semiconductor, we're on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S.-based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPS Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are transforming from a captive fab into a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technologies such as GaN. Polar has a long history of producing automotive-grade semiconductors and is expanding into strategic markets including national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.

About The Minneapolis–St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The region features a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas, excellent parks and lakes, and a highly educated workforce with diverse job opportunities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare samples using cleaving, polishing, focused ion beam (FIB), and chemical treatments
• Image and measure samples using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and scanning transmission microscopy (STEM)
• Perform compositional measurements using energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)
• Determine root cause for failure of semiconductor devices
• Write formal reports summarizing analyses
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment

Requirements

• Associate's degree in chemistry / materials science / physics / electronics or equivalent hands-on experience in a lab in a manufacturing setting
• Experience operating SEMs, FIBs, and/or STEMs
• Skills in visual examination, using deprocessing equipment, and operating diagnostic equipment

Skills And Knowledge

• Basic understanding of semiconductor wafer fabrication and chemistry
• Proficiency using personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite
• Verbal and written communications including report writing

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a lab environment. Examples:
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent transitions between standing and sitting
• Manually holding samples for polishing
• Handling of hazardous chemicals and use of high voltage tools

Pay

Salary: $32 – $47 hourly (good-faith estimate)

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.