CD-SEM Metrology Engineering Technician (Weekend Shift)

Applied Materials • Gloucester, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

This position is 100% on-site and follows a compressed weekend shift: 10 hours per day, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday through Monday.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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, in an agile environment while interfacing with multiple functional areas.
• Demonstrated strong attention to details, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and report results in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes and troubleshooting procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
• Has a good understanding of how the team integrated with others to achieve objectives.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform wafer and device characterization using the CD-SEM Verity platform in support of Applied Materials applications development, field escalations, customer demonstrations, and tool development. Sample types include both FEOL and BEOL structures.
• Develop imaging acquisition recipes and optimized algorithms to provide accurate CD, CDU, LER, and LWR measurements, under the guidance of senior process engineers.
• Report results to internal and external customers through written reports and oral presentations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure high performance and >90% uptime under the guidance of senior engineering technicians.
• Track and schedule preventive maintenance with the internal team.
• Thoroughly document all maintenance and repairs performed in an 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 operating other metrology equipment in a lab environment for implanter characterization, as time permits.
• Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Domestic Full Relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level