STEM​/FIB Engineer 2

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Date:
Jul 23, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category:
On-site

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 Helios 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 30keV 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.

• The primary function is preparing TEM lamellae using Thermo Fisher Helios dual-beam FIB tools, to be imaged either using in-situ 30keV STEM detectors or 200keV 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.
• Work schedule Gyd (night shift, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM), Sunday to Thursday, 40 hours each week.

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

• 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.

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