CD-SEM Metrology Engineering Technician (Weekend Shift)

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

6d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a CD-SEM Metrology Engineering Technician to perform wafer and device characterization using the CD-SEM Verity platform. The work supports applications development, field escalations, customer demonstrations, and tool development, and covers FEOL and BEOL sample structures. The technician will develop imaging acquisition recipes and optimized algorithms under the guidance of senior process engineers, and report findings to internal and external customers. The role also involves maintaining and troubleshooting equipment to support high performance and greater than 90% uptime, coordinating preventive maintenance, documenting repairs and maintenance, and generating statistical process control reports or tool-health monitoring metrics. The technician may also operate other metrology equipment for implanter characterization and perform basic Microsoft Outlook and Office tasks. This is a 100% on-site position in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on a compressed weekend schedule: Friday through Monday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 10 hours per day. The role includes domestic full relocation eligibility.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on SEM or CD-SEM experience, including basic troubleshooting and repair tools.
Ability to work alone in a small, highly dynamic team and agile environment while interfacing with multiple functional areas.
Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to analyze large amounts of data and report results promptly.
Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills, with a customer-support mindset and sense of urgency.
Ability to sit or stand inside a cleanroom for short periods while fully gowned.
Proficiency in a range of analytical processes and troubleshooting procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
Good understanding of how the team integrates with other teams to achieve objectives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, preferably Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Knowledge of vacuum science, semiconductor process modules, characterization techniques, and semiconductor fabrication.

Responsibilities

Perform wafer and device characterization using the CD-SEM Verity platform for applications development, field escalations, customer demonstrations, and tool development.
Develop imaging acquisition recipes and optimized algorithms to measure CD, CDU, LER, and LWR accurately, under senior process engineers’ guidance.
Report results to internal and external customers through written reports and oral presentations.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure high performance and greater than 90% uptime, under senior engineering technicians’ guidance.
Track and schedule preventive maintenance with the internal team.
Document all maintenance and repairs in the established logbook and tracking program.
Generate statistical process control reports and/or tool-health monitoring metrics to track tool performance as recommended by the metrology manufacturer.
Support operation of other metrology equipment in a lab environment for implanter characterization, as time permits.
Perform basic operations using Microsoft Outlook and Office software.