SEM Process Technician / FIB-TEM Process Technician
veterans sourcing groupAlbany, NY
SEM Process Technician / FIB-TEM Process Technician
veterans sourcing groupAlbany, NYJunior L3
Semiconductor Processing TechniciansNanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Semiconductor and Related Device ManufacturingResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing
APPLY NOWSEM Process Technician / FIB-TEM Process Technician We are seeking experienced SEM Process Technicians and FIB/TEM Process Technicians to support semiconductor device analysis in a cleanroom environment. This role involves hands-on sample preparation, imaging, and documentation of nanostructures using advanced microscopy tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- SEM Process TechnicianCollect, prepare, image, and document semiconductor nanostructuresManage sample queues and engineering analysis instructions
- Perform sample preparation using hand cleave, micro-cleaver, and tweezers
- Sample highlighting including dilute Hydrofluoric Acid
- Imaging using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Collect compositional data using EDXCommunicate results to Engineering teams
- Develop and optimize SEM analysis techniquesTrain users and maintain training/certification documentation
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Possible FAB operations support
Key Responsibilities:
- FIB/TEM Process TechnicianCollect, prepare, image, and document semiconductor nanostructuresManage sample queues and engineering instructions
- Lamella preparation using Focused Ion Beam (FIB) tools
- Sample prep for FIB stubs using hand cleave and tweezers
- Transfer grids to holders using tweezers
- Imaging using SEM, TEM, and STEMCollect compositional data using EDX and EELSCommunicate imaging and compositional results
- Optimize preparation and analysis techniquesTrain users and maintain certification documentation
- Support continuous improvement of FIB operations
- Possible FAB operations support
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in Physical Science or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong hands-on experience with SEM and/or FIB/TEM/STEMExperience handling samples
- Comfortable working in cleanroom environments
- Experience takes priority over education
- Unrestricted right to work in the USAPreferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor industry experience strongly preferred
- Biological or medical microscopy experience acceptable
- Hitachi SEM experience preferred
- Hitachi / ThermoFisher non-automated FIB experience preferred
- ThermoFisher TEM experience preferred
- Experience with high-powered electron microscopes
- Failure Analysis or SEM/EDX technicians with CAD layout/metrology experience
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity for handling small samples and tools
- Ability to lift/carry up to 35 lbsPPE required (safety glasses, shoes, bump cap, cleanroom garments)
- Ability to work nights (6pm6am), weekends, and extended 12-hour shifts
- Frequent walking (10,000+ steps per shift), stair climbing, bending, and stooping
- Occasional travel to TEL factories, training facilities, or customer locations
- Additional Notes (For Recruiters)
- Please specify in summary notes whether candidate is a fit for SEM or FIB/TEM role
Screening Question: How many hands-on hours has the candidate worked using SEM, FIB, or TEM tools?
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Level
Junior L3
Location
Albany, NY
Occupation
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Industry
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Posted
11 days ago