Originally posted 11 September 2026 by the employer — open 9 days.
About the role
This role involves applying AI-related technology to identify FTIR/Raman/TOFSIMS/SEM/EDX spectrograms and operating laboratory instruments.
What you'll do
- Develop programs to apply AI-related technology for identifying FTIR/Raman/TOFSIMS/SEM/EDX spectrograms.
- Improve work efficiency and ensure accuracy of experimental results using AI technology.
- Operate SEM/EDX/FTIR/Raman/TOFSIMS/AFM instruments.
- Assist engineers in processing relevant data reports.
- Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment (SEM/EDX/FTIR/Raman/TOFSIMS/AFM).
What you'll need
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
- Familiarity with computer programming.
- Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence.
- Laboratory work experience.
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research involving computers and laboratories.
- Ability to work rotating shifts in a cleanroom.
Skills: AI related technology, FTIR/Raman/TOFSIMS/SEM/EDX, computer programming, laboratory work experience, AI latest technology
This role has been open 9 days — well below the 66-day median for AI/ML Hardware Engineering roles.
AI/ML Hardware Engineering · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
517
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Median days open
66 d
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Median salary
$232k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Western Digital | All employers we track in this specialty (517 roles · 76 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 5 | 517 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 42 | 5787 · 143 employers |
| Median days open | 2 d | 66 d (−64 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $232k |
Skills observed across this category: AI related technology, FTIR/Raman/TOFSIMS/SEM/EDX, computer programming, laboratory work experience, AI latest technology
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 106 open roles · median 98 d
- NVIDIA · 85 open roles · median 66 d
- AMD · 43 open roles · median 61 d
- Micron Technology · 32 open roles · median 38 d
- Mobileye · 25 open roles · median 52 d
- Analog Devices · 14 open roles · median 23 d
How we counted: 517 open AI/ML Hardware Engineering (AI ML Hardware) roles from 76 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 20 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.