Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute Electronics

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Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

Texas Institute for Electronics

All Applicants

40

To Be Determined at Offer

Ongoing

Expected to Continue

MONTOPOLIS RESEARCH CENTER

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

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. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• 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 Linked In 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
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

The Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician will run and maintain failure analysis (F/A) equipment and provide F/A results in a timely manner.

• 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

• 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

• 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

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.