FIB Technician

FIB Technician

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build, and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next‑generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $25.00 – $34.65 per hour

Location:

Hillsboro, OR

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.

• Prepare samples for experiments, including sample coating, wafer cleaving, mounting/unmounting samples, and preparing jobs for experimentation to evaluate the performance of the process system.
• Prepare transmission electron microscope (TEM) lamella samples using focused ion beam (FIB), optimize sample preparation procedures and conditions, and identify cutting locations based on pattern instructions.
• Operate metrology tools in the FIB & TEM lab to understand cross‑section or top‑view critical dimensions (CD), identify patterns of interest, understand image quality requirements and sample/beam interactions to determine optimized conditions, and complete requested jobs under limited supervision after training.
• Understand the basic principles of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
• Perform SEM/FIB system and routine maintenance procedures such as flash, plasma cleaning, and image calibrations.
• Perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool, coordinate instrument repair and maintenance.
• Interface with requestors, understand their detailed requirements, and communicate results. Coordinate with engineering on job request status.
• Help monitor job queue and maintain lab throughput.
• Document redo and lessons learned to lower redo rate.
• Adhere to lab protocols and SOPs.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment in a lab environment.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment for FIB‑TEM lamella samples.
• Monitor data and track performance of metrology equipment and production activities per equipment requirements.
• Understand written instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Create and update procedures and documentation.
• Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software.
• Follow safety protocols and processes.
• Work shifts may include compressed work week schedules to meet production needs.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks.

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives.

• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members.

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures.

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information.

• Education:
  
  Technical Diploma, Skills Certifications.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2-4 Years Work Experience.
• Travel:
  No.
• Relocation Eligible:
  No.

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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