SEM Technician 3 - Night Shift
About The Position
The SEM Technician 3 supports semiconductor applications by using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to image challenging structures. The role offers an opportunity to build and advance a career in SEM work, including sample imaging techniques such as Cross-Section SEM (XSEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX), and sample cleaving. The technician images wafer-level samples, optimizes images across a variety of materials, contributes to Best Known Methods (BKM) for new applications, and performs SEM alignments and basic metrology equipment fault correction. The position requires strong communication skills to work effectively with a large internal customer base and the ability to work a shift-based schedule. The listed schedule is graveyard shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM–6:30 AM. Lam describes a variety of work-location models, including On-site Flex and Virtual Flex, but does not specify which model applies to this position. Salary for applicants who reside or work onsite in the California San Francisco Bay Area is listed as $23.56–$46.63. Offers depend on factors including work location, level, education, training, skills, experience, and comparisons with employees in similar roles. Lam states that it offers a comprehensive set of benefits, without specifying them in this posting.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- A minimum of 2–4 years of related experience.
- At least 2 years of hands-on Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work a shift-based schedule as required.
Nice To Haves
- Technical Certificate in a related technical field.
- Experience in metrology or related technical areas.
- Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support semiconductor applications by using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to image challenging structures.
- Acquire profile, sidewall, and top-down SEM images of wafer-level samples.
- Perform Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis.
- Optimize SEM images for a variety of materials.
- Contribute to the development of Best Known Methods (BKM) for SEM imaging of new applications.
- Perform SEM alignments and correct basic fault conditions on metrology equipment.
- Communicate effectively with a large internal customer base.
Benefits
- Lam offers a comprehensive set of benefits, described as a variety of benefits throughout the phases of employees’ lives; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
