STEM/FIB Engineer 2

Lam Research•Livermore, CA

3d•$73,000 - $159,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry. As a Metrology Process Engineer/Microscopist, you will operate several generations of FEI/Thermo Fisher dual-beam focused ion beam (FIB) tools, including the latest microscopy models, to prepare transmission electron microscopy (TEM) lamellae or image prepared lamella samples using in-situ 30 keV STEM detectors. The samples represent a diverse set of processes across integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing products and will provide a dynamic set of challenges and opportunities for long-term growth. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role on our process team and in our customers’ success, impacting the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs. This role is part of Lam Microscopy Services, supporting a large base of process engineers at Lam and handling a high volume of samples from multiple business units.

Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field
2 years of related microscopy experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an academic or professional laboratory setting.
Experience operating electron microscopes and/or dual-beam focused ion beam (FIB) tools.
Experience with TEM sample preparation.
Experience creating technical documentation.
Knowledge of semiconductor devices and the industry.
Experience handling and protecting sensitive customer intellectual property.

Responsibilities

Preparing TEM lamellae using Thermo Fisher Helios dual-beam FIB tools, to be imaged either using in-situ 30 keV STEM detectors or 200 keV TEM imaging.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment.
Ensure proper handling of sensitive customer samples and intellectual property.
Work with process engineers to understand how to locate regions of interest, optimize sample processing, interpret data, and troubleshoot when data does not meet expectations.
Maintain the integrity of experiments and data to provide valid results.
Actively participate in developing new techniques to expedite sample processing.
Provide new learnings and developments to other team members through documentation, presentations, and training sessions.
Work with process engineers to create and maintain a healthy, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
Adhere to Lam's core values while maintaining a professional atmosphere and fostering positive working relationships.