Microscopy Technician

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Date:
Sep 10, 2026

Location:

Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category:
On-site

This position is an exciting opportunity to join Lam's Electron Microscopy team in Fremont, CA.

We operate several generations and models of scanning electron microscopes, including the latest models.

Samples are representative of a diverse set of processes from across the integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process and will provide a dynamic set of challenges and opportunities for growth over the long term.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career working with Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) in a dynamic, semiconductor-focused environment.

Successful candidates will be well versed in sample imaging for some of the following techniques:
Cross Section SEM (XSEM), Electron Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX), and sample cleaving.

• Responsible for supporting a variety of semiconductor applications using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to image challenging structures.
• Experience in imaging samples on a wafer level taking profile, sidewalls, and top-down images on the SEM.
• Some experience with EDS analysis.
• Have knowledge on image optimization on the SEM for various materials.
• Have the ability to contribute to development of best-known methods (BKM) for SEM imaging of new applications.
• Be able to perform SEM alignments and correct basic fault conditions on metrology equipment.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills to work with large internal customer base.

• AS/BS in related field of discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of SEM experience.
• Effective communication skills in English, written and verbal.
• Ability to work a night shift schedule.

• Associates degree, Technical Certificate, Diploma or higher in a technical field.

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

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