Circuit Delayering Specialist
About The Position
TechInsights is the information platform for the semiconductor industry, providing trusted, in-depth intelligence on semiconductor innovation and related markets. The TechInsights Platform is the world's largest collection of reverse engineering, teardown, and market analysis data, serving over 650 companies and 150,000 users. This role is responsible for the careful preparation of de-processed semiconductor device samples, targeting specific layers, and operating specialized scanning electron microscope (SEM) systems to capture high-quality image sets for circuit reconstruction. Sample preparation involves various physical and chemical etching and deposition methods, understanding target device structures, and creating optimal preparation plans. The specialist will work across multiple technologies and process nodes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, nanotechnology, materials science, or related fields.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, as this position requires shiftwork that may be early morning or evening hours.
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of tools, equipment, chemicals and processes used in semiconductor processing labs
- Experience with lab sample preparation techniques
- Experience using optical microscopes and x-ray equipment, and SEMs
- Knowledge of electron microscopy physics
- Working knowledge of electronic component types, including integrated circuits, integrated circuit packaging, printed circuit boards
- Knowledge of health and safety protocols, including WHMIS
- Time management expertise
- Strong analytical skills, ability to multitask, and excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Prepare and evaluate samples for engineering analysis
- Understand and clarify customer requirements to produce quality samples
- Depot samples for projects, and prepare cross-section samples for projects, as necessary
- Use appropriate chemical or mechanical lab methods to prepare high-quality planar SEM samples
- Operate SEM imaging systems and optimize microscope settings to capture high-quality image sets suitable for circuit reconstruction
- Communicate clearly with the Image Processing, Circuit Engineering, and Management teams to ensure sample and image quality needs are met
- Produce high-quality reports on delayering plans and document challenges encountered during project execution
- Adapt and optimize sample techniques and processes
- Evaluate alternative processes and optimize techniques to adapt to new sample technologies
- Work with R&D team to develop and improve sample preparation techniques, methods and recipes
- Contribute to and ensure continuous improvement in process and quality
- Train and assist junior team members
- Support teammates by reviewing quality of work output
- Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
- Keep up to date on latest tools and new techniques
- Share ideas, successes and issues with colleagues and management
Benefits
- Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, wellness, RRSP/401K Matching, annual fitness reimbursement)
- Flexible vacation policy
- Trusted device reimbursement program
- Community involvement opportunities through charitable alliances
- Wellness resources and support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
