Engineering Technician 4

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date:
Jul 17, 2026

Location:

Tualatin, OR, US, 97062

Worker Category:
On-site

The SEM Lab in Tualatin is committed to providing best-in-class microscopy services to support Lam’s engineering and development efforts. Through technical development and continuous improvement, we solve difficult analysis problems and leverage efficiencies to increase our throughput and reduce our time to data.

As a technician in the SEM Lab, you will be supporting Lam’s various business groups with rapid dataturn aroundsthat will enable faster time to solution for Lam engineering to serve our customers.

Productive internal microscopy work not only reduces turn times but alsolowers the costto Lam compared to outside providers.

Productivetechshelp win business opportunities and lower costs for the companies, a win-win!

We operate with a 12 hour compressed work week schedule, this is a BED shift, 5am – 5pm, working every Thu, Fri, Sat, alternating Wed.

Primary responsibility for this position is the preparation of STEM/TEM samples and imaging of samples in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) using Thermo Fisher Helios systems. Additional responsibilities may include FIB-SEM analysis.

Requirements:

• Follow labmethodologyforSTEM sample preparationconsistent with quality standards.
• Optimizepersonal workflow for efficient throughputof samples.
• Communication withlab management to provide work completion time estimates.
• Provide feedback to lab management forcontinuous improvement opportunities in lab workflows.
• Communicate with team members toensure alignment on methodologies.
• Protect customer material and IP at all times.

• 2+ years of experience with a BS degree in a physical science, or a specializedAS degree or equivalent professional training on materials science and analytical techniques.
• Experienceoperatingdual beam FIB/SEM tools, especially in the preparation of thin lamella for STEM or TEM imaging.
• Familiarity with key developments and materials in the semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling is a plus.
• Ability to work a shift schedule.

• 2+ years of experience operating dual beam FIB/SEM tools for the preparation of lamella for STEM or TEM imaging
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a physical science,
• Associate degree with complementary work experience
• Experience in semiconductor experience is a plus.

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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