Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing. With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. The Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician will run and maintain failure analysis (F/A) equipment and provide F/A results in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Eight years experience in sample preparation and failure analysis techniques
Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well in teams

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or a higher degree in science, engineering or other relevant disciplines
Ten years experience in sample preparation and failure analysis techniques
Experience with semiconductor equipment and processes
Experience in a research or start-up environment

Responsibilities

Run dual-beam FIBs and SEM/X-Ray data collection with complementary surface science analytical tool operations
Perform detailed sample preparation to enable feature measurements, defect detection and domain-specific failure analysis
Present results, compile reports and work in a team incorporating feedback from engineers and other technicians
Develop processes-of-record and implement these on product samples for customers
Performs other related functions as assigned

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card