Engineering Technician 4

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 front end night shift position, Sunday through Tuesday, alternating Saturdays 12hr compressed.

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,
Associate degree with complementary work experience
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.