What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineering Technician – R&D position at PrideNow?
Location: Tualatin, OR
Job Type: Contract | On-Site
Schedule: Standard Business Hours (Monday–Friday)
PrideNow, a division of Pride Global, is hiring a Process Engineering Technician to support Research & Development process engineering activities in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and laboratory/fab focused, supporting equipment setup, wafer processing, and experimental test runs while partnering closely with process engineers and operators.
The ideal candidate brings strong equipment handling experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate and escalate issues effectively in a disciplined, SOP-driven environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform technical tests and experiments in support of R&D process engineering initiatives.
- Set up, operate, and monitor processing equipment, including loading and handling wafers.
- Execute controlled test runs to evaluate process performance and support new product development.
- Monitor, audit, and provide guidance to line operators to ensure adherence to established processes.
- Collect, analyze, and document data; prepare records, charts, and graphs for engineering review.
- Identify yield issues, process deviations, and improvement opportunities, escalating concerns as needed.
- Provide hands-on technical support to process development and engineering teams.
- Follow all SOPs, safety protocols, and cleanroom or lab procedures with precision and consistency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement and experimental success.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience operating and setting up manufacturing or processing equipment.
- Hands-on experience with wafer handling and loading (preferred).
- Strong attention to detail with proven process discipline and SOP compliance.
- Ability to monitor processes, identify anomalies, and escalate issues effectively.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to accurately document results and present data to engineering teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D or manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting process engineering or R&D teams.
- Familiarity with yield analysis, process optimization, or experimental testing.
- Proficiency with basic data tools (Excel, charts, graphs, documentation).
Why Join Us
- Gain hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge R&D and process development.
- Work closely with engineering teams on new technologies and products.
- Build valuable experience in a disciplined, high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Long-term contract opportunity with exposure to advanced process engineering work.
About Us
PrideNow is the light industrial and professional staffing division of Pride Global, a certified minority-owned workforce solutions organization. We specialize in delivering high-quality talent while promoting diversity, compliance, and long-term success for our clients and candidates.
EEO Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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