Applied Materials FIB Technician 

United States, California 

122183959

Key Responsibilities

***Day Shift 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM M-F***

• 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.
  • Perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool. 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.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives

Leadership

• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members

Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information