Engineering Technician 4

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

The SEM Lab in Tualatin provides microscopy services supporting Lam’s engineering and development efforts. The lab uses technical development and continuous improvement to solve analysis problems, increase throughput, and reduce time to data. The Engineering Technician 4 processes samples using FEI/Thermo Fisher Helios SEM tools, including top-down imaging and cross-sectional SEM (XSEM) imaging. The role also includes imaging AutoTEM-prepared lamella using the installed STEM detector on an SEM tool.

Requirements

Ability to work the compressed graveyard schedule: Wednesday through Friday and every other Saturday, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
0–2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in a physical science, or a specialized associate degree or equivalent professional training in materials science and analytical techniques.
Experience operating single-beam SEM tools, particularly preparing cleaved cross-sections for XSEM imaging.
Knowledge of SEM tool physics, including vacuum systems, voltage/current effects, and approaches to charging issues.

Nice To Haves

Sample preparation experience using precision cleaving tools.
Familiarity with key developments and materials in the semiconductor industry.
Experience creating and presenting technical documentation.
Experience protecting customer intellectual property and handling samples.

Responsibilities

Follow lab methodology for TDSEM/XSEM sample preparation in accordance with quality standards.
Optimize personal workflow to process samples efficiently.
Communicate estimated work completion times to lab management.
Provide lab management with feedback on opportunities to improve workflows.
Communicate with team members to ensure alignment on methodologies.
Protect customer material and intellectual property at all times.
Process samples using FEI/Thermo Fisher Helios SEM tools for top-down and cross-sectional SEM imaging.
Image AutoTEM-prepared lamella using the installed STEM detector on an SEM tool.