Engineering Technician 4

Lam Research • Tualatin, OR

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The group you’ll be a part of
The SEM Lab in Tualatin is committed to providing best-in-class microscopy services to support Lam’s engineering and development efforts. Through technical development and continuous improvement we solve difficult analysis problems and leverage efficiencies to increase our throughput and reduce our time to data.
The impact you’ll make
As a technician in the SEM Lab, you will be supporting Lam’s various business groups with rapid data turn arounds that will enable faster time to solution for Lam engineering to serve our customers. Productive internal microscopy work not only reduces turn times but also lowers the cost to Lam compared to outside providers. Productive techs help win business opportunities and lower costs for the companies, a win-win!
This is a dayshift position, Sunday-Wednesday 12hr compressed
What you’ll do
Primary responsibility for this position is the preparation of STEM/TEM samples and imaging of samples in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) using Thermo Fisher Helios systems. Additional responsibilities may include FIB-SEM analysis.
Requirements:
Follow lab methodology for STEM sample preparation consistent with quality standards.
Optimize personal workflow for efficient throughput of samples.
Communication with lab management to provide work completion time estimates.
Provide feedback to lab management for continuous improvement opportunities in lab workflows.
Communicate with team members to ensure alignment on methodologies.
Protect customer material and IP at all times.
Who we’re looking for
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience with a BS degree in a physical science, or a specialized AS degree or equivalent professional training on materials science and analytical techniques.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience operating dual beam FIB/SEM tools, especially in the preparation of thin lamella for STEM or TEM imaging.
Familiarity with key developments and materials in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling is a plus.
Ability to work a shift schedule.
Preferred qualifications
2+ years of experience operating dual beam FIB/SEM tools for the preparation of lamella for STEM or TEM imaging
Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a physical science.
Experience in semiconductor experience is a plus.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
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Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with a BS degree in a physical science, or a specialized AS degree or equivalent professional training on materials science and analytical techniques.
• Experience operating dual beam FIB/SEM tools, especially in the preparation of thin lamella for STEM or TEM imaging.
• Familiarity with key developments and materials in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling is a plus.
• Ability to work a shift schedule.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience operating dual beam FIB/SEM tools for the preparation of lamella for STEM or TEM imaging
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a physical science.
• Experience in semiconductor experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for this position is the preparation of STEM/TEM samples and imaging of samples in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) using Thermo Fisher Helios systems.
• Additional responsibilities may include FIB-SEM analysis.
• Follow lab methodology for STEM sample preparation consistent with quality standards.
• Optimize personal workflow for efficient throughput of samples.
• Communication with lab management to provide work completion time estimates.
• Provide feedback to lab management for continuous improvement opportunities in lab workflows.
• Communicate with team members to ensure alignment on methodologies.
• Protect customer material and IP at all times.

Benefits

• At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees