Semiconductor Fabrication Technologist​/Senior Semiconductor Fabrication Technologist

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world‑changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi‑domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a Semiconductor Fabrication Technologist or a Senior Semiconductor Fabrication Technologist
. You will provide technical support to scientists and senior technical personnel in semiconductor‑based technologies including chemical and material sampling, sample preparation, analysis, characterization, experimental development, experimental execution, data collection, interpretation, reporting, and management of hazardous wastes. Other responsibilities are ES H compliance, code regulation or standards compliance, and working on complex technical projects. This position is in the Micro & Nano Technology Section (MNTS) of the Materials Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full‑time on‑site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

• Perform general microfabrication of devices using MEMS/semiconductor‑based technologies, such as:
  Photolithography, Wet Chemistry, Plasma Etching, Thin Film Deposition (metals, dielectrics, polymers) sputtering, E‑Beam, ALD, and Wafer Dicing.
• Measure, test, and analyze materials and substances following standard, and at times unique, procedures and techniques using analytical instruments such as microscopes, SEM, profilometers, and other analytical equipment.
• Provide solutions to technical problems. Support scientists with decision making to establish or modify techniques and procedures to choose appropriate work methods.
• Responsible for the safe and effective operation, testing, maintenance, and calibration of major scientific instruments and apparatus.
• Write equipment standard operating procedures.
• Work in a Class 100 cleanroom.
• Work with hazardous chemicals & gases and manage hazardous waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide advanced troubleshooting skills and independently identify complex technical problems and implement solutions.
• Create safety documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other documentation, including test reports.
• Acquire, analyze and may interpret moderately complex data.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Microtechnology, Chemistry/Materials, Electronics or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in wet chemistry, photolithography, thin film deposition of materials, and plasma etching.
• Experience acquiring and analyzing basic data, keeping laboratory notebook, preparing data summaries of results, and helping to identify problems.
• Intermediate skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes, including interpreting, and utilizing laboratory equipment.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and effectively lead a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to engineering and technical excellence, customer service, quality, efficiency, cost, and schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in high‑consequence safety environment, solving moderately complex problems in a multi‑tasked environment with minimal instruction and supervision.

• Advanced specialized technical expertise in one or more…