FIB Technician

FIB Technician – Associate I – Lab Support

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UST is searching for an FIB Technician who will perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool.

• 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.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

• Functional Knowledge
• Proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
• Business expertise
• Good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives.
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills to regularly exchange information.

• Education:
  
  Technical Diploma, Skills Certifications
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2-4 Years Work Experience

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience.

Role

Location:

California

Compensation Range: $40,000 – $60,000

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico. Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year and are eligible for the 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full‑time temporary employees receive the same benefits and are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified will receive that benefit of those sick leave laws.

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