TEM​/FIB Engineering Process Technician

FIB/TEM Semiconductor Engineering Process Technician needed for an 18-month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh's client located in Santa Clara, California. Pay Rate: $25 to $31 per hour. 1st shift from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm (4 day work week, 10 hours a day).

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

• 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 TEM lamella samples using 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 SEM, FIB, and TEM.
• Perform SEM/FIB system and routine maintenance procedures such as flash, plasma cleaning, and image calibrations.
• Perform routine troubleshooting procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool, and 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.
• Semiconductor Knowledge helpful.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Referral Bonus Programs.
• Certification and training opportunities.

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