Process Technician (Sem)

Responsibilities
• Collect, Prepare, image, and document the structure and/or composition of nanostructures related to semiconductor devices.
• Manage the queue of samples and cleaving/analysis instructions from the Process Engineering staff
• Sample preparation by hand cleave and micro-cleaver using tweezers
• Sample highlighting including but not limited for dilute Hydrofluoric Acid
• Imaging sample features utilizing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM]
• Collecting compositional feature data utilizing Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX)
• Communicating imaging results to the Engineering staff
• Development and optimization of analysis techniques
• Train new users on sample Preparation and Analysis Equipment
• Update and maintain Training and certification documents for sample Preparation and Analysis Equipment
• Actively participate and contribute to continuous SEM Operations efficiency improvement
• Possible responsibilities could include in FAB operations

Qualifications
• BS degree in Physical Science or equivalent experience is required
• Previous hands-on experience with X-SEM
o Hitachi SEM experience is greatly preferred
• Proficient use of handling samples ? 5mm with tweezers required
• Experience working in a FAB environment is desired
• The unrestricted right to work in the USA is required
Physical Requirements
• Job duties include the preparation and handling of small samples for analysis. The candidate should be comfortable manipulating small samples (less than 5mm) and tools (tweezers, screwdriver, scribe, etc.) under a microscope.
• Ability to work Compressed Work Week Night Shift (i.e. 7pm – 7am) and weekends is required.