Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute Electronics

Senior Failure Analysis Lab Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

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
• Perform 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

TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries

• 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)

• 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

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.