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Day Shift 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM M-F*** * Prepare samples for experiments, including sample coating ... Understand the basic principles of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB), and ...

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How much do day shift microscopy jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for day shift microscopy in the United States is $113,169.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Shift Microscopy vs Night Shift Microscopy?

AspectDay Shift MicroscopyNight Shift Microscopy
Work HoursTypically 8 AM - 4 PMTypically 8 PM - 4 AM
Work EnvironmentLaboratory during daytime hoursLaboratory during nighttime hours
CertificationsMicroscopy or laboratory technician certificationMicroscopy or laboratory technician certification
Job ResponsibilitiesSample analysis, microscopy tasks, routine testingSample analysis, microscopy tasks, routine testing

Day Shift Microscopy and Night Shift Microscopy roles are similar in responsibilities and required certifications. The main difference lies in work hours and shift timing, with day shift working during regular daytime hours and night shift during overnight hours. Both roles are essential in laboratories that operate 24/7, ensuring continuous sample analysis and microscopy work.

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Infographic showing various Day Shift Microscopy job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,169 per year, or $54.4 per hour.
Manufacturing Tech Coordinator

$74K - $93K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Keysight Technologies rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 143 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

To manufacture high level integrated circuits on GaAs, and InP substrates in the 3 inch wafer fabrication clean room at Keysight Technologies Santa Rosa CA. for the use in World Class Test and Measurement equipment. The main area specifically is the FIB Area, which includes the operation of three Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)/Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems for R&D and Failure Analysis of our semiconductor manufacturing processes.

This is a variable work schedule (VWS) where the employee works 4 days on, 4 days off, 3 days on, and 3 days off. The hours are 9am-9pm. The VWS follows the schedule of:

Work shift is Back Half Schedule

Day Shift (starting:) Thursday – Sunday and Friday – Sunday 9am-9pm


Responsibilities

Duties

  • Sample preparation for Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy and Focused Ion Beam milling.
  • Provide high quality SEM images.
  • Perform Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy analysis.
  • Preform Focused Ion beam cross-sections.
  • Communicate with engineering requesters to provide accurate sample analysis
  • Supports engineering with manufacturing special tests and/or new product introduction R&D requests.
  • Performs weekly and monthly measurement calibrations to maintain system integrity.

Qualifications
  • Semiconductor processing and SEM/FIB experience a plus, but not necessary.
  • Must be very detail oriented, have the ability to run precision equipment to comply with critical specifications, and have the ability to communicate with engineering in regards to anomalies or issues
  • Ability to lean quickly and work precisely from written instructions regarding safety, chemical handling and wafer handling
  • Ability to be sitting, standing and moving for long periods of time and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with excellent manual dexterity.
  • The ability to work in a cleanroom environment which requires specialized work clothing
  • Use of PC required, specifically knowledge of the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other supporting programs
  • Fine motor skills and small sample handling required
  • Ability to sustain a high quality of work in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.
  • Must be flexible and able to adjust to changing goals, objectives and policies of the company and being comfortable learning new computer systems
  • Excellent work ethics in terms of attendance, organization, and team skills.

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA 

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).  

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN  $56,090.00  Mid $74,780.00  MAX  $93,480.00 

 

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program and US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Restricted Stock Units

#LI-MED1

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Qualifications:
  • Semiconductor processing and SEM/FIB experience a plus, but not necessary.
  • Must be very detail oriented, have the ability to run precision equipment to comply with critical specifications, and have the ability to communicate with engineering in regards to anomalies or issues
  • Ability to lean quickly and work precisely from written instructions regarding safety, chemical handling and wafer handling
  • Ability to be sitting, standing and moving for long periods of time and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with excellent manual dexterity.
  • The ability to work in a cleanroom environment which requires specialized work clothing
  • Use of PC required, specifically knowledge of the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other supporting programs
  • Fine motor skills and small sample handling required
  • Ability to sustain a high quality of work in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.
  • Must be flexible and able to adjust to changing goals, objectives and policies of the company and being comfortable learning new computer systems
  • Excellent work ethics in terms of attendance, organization, and team skills.

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA 

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).  

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN  $56,090.00  Mid $74,780.00  MAX  $93,480.00 

 

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program and US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Restricted Stock Units

#LI-MED1

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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