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Metrology operator

Company:
Randstad
Location:
Santa Clara, CA, 95053
Posted:
February 18, 2026
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Description:

job summary:

A Metrology Operator is needed in the Santa Clara, CA area for an American corporation that supplies equipment, services and software for the manufacture of semiconductor chips for electronics, flat panel displays for computers, smartphones, televisions, and solar products. This role involves the hands-on operation and qualification of semiconductor manufacturing equipment within a cleanroom environment.

location: Santa Clara, California

job type: Contract

salary: $21.27 - 30.34 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Associates

responsibilities:

Operate assigned semiconductor process equipment including Metrology, PVD, CVD, RTP, Etch, ECP, and Lithography tools.

Perform basic system qualifications on assigned semiconductor processing equipment to ensure operational readiness.

Support process demonstrations for both internal and external customers.

Compile, update, and maintain detailed process data and technical specifications.

Use real-time databases to monitor equipment performance and input production data.

Track production activities against specific requirements to ensure equipment efficiency.

Troubleshooting and resolve basic technical issues within a semiconductor fabrication or R&D environment.

Adhere strictly to cleanroom protocols and safety procedures while working around hazardous materials.

Collaborate and interface with members of various departments to meet operational goals.

Manage tasks within a fast-paced environment involving compressed or augmented work week schedules.

Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure the integrity of semiconductor production. Skills:

Reasonable analytical skills.

Reasonable problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Moderate oral and written communication skills.

Comfortable work with and around hazardous materials.

Experience interfacing with members of various departments.

Reasonable understanding of cleanroom protocol.

Reasonable organizational and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable computer skills.

Good attention to detail. Education and Experience:

Technical Degree with 1+ years of industry experience or 5+ years of industry experience in Semiconductor Fab production and/or R&D environment.

Hands-on experience operating semiconductor processing equipment, including Metrology, PVD, CVD, RTP, Etch, ECP, Clean, Metal Dep, and Lithography processing equipment.qualifications:

Experience level: Experienced

Education: Associates

skills:

Compliance

Safety

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact .

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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