Engineering Technician 4

Lam Research • Tualatin, OR

14d

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
The major responsibility is to prepare STEM samples using FEI/Thermo Fisher Helios dual beam FIB-SEM tools using ifast and AutoTEM software in an autonomy focused workflow.
Primary responsibility for this position is the preparation and imaging of samples in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) using Thermo Fisher Helios systems. Additional responsibilities may include FIB-SEM analysis, EDS, and Critical Dimension SEM.

Requirements

• 0-2 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.
• Position is shift work front end nights. Work days are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday. Schedule time is 5pm-5am.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating dual beam FIB/SEM tools, especially in the preparation of thin lamella for STEM or TEM imaging.
• Knowledge of the physics involved with FIB/SEM tools, such as vacuum systems, voltage/current effects, and ion sputtering behavior.
• Familiarity with key developments and materials in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Experience creating and presenting technical documentation.
• Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling is a plus.
• Great spatial awareness for tool operation.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a high throughput environment.

Responsibilities

• 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