SEM Technician - Swing Shift

Lam Research•Fremont, CA

3d•$24 - $47

About The Position

The SEM Technician supports semiconductor applications by using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to image challenging structures. The role involves hands-on wafer-level imaging, including profile, sidewall, and top-down images, as well as Cross-Section SEM (XSEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX), and sample cleaving. The technician optimizes SEM images for different materials, contributes to Best Known Methods for new applications, performs SEM alignments, and corrects basic metrology equipment faults. The role requires effective communication with a large internal customer base and follows a swing shift schedule of 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

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 in 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.

Responsibilities

Support semiconductor applications by using SEM to image challenging structures.
Acquire profile, sidewall, and top-down SEM images of samples at wafer level.
Conduct EDS analysis.
Optimize SEM images for a variety of materials.
Contribute to the development of Best Known Methods 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.