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Applied Materials FIB Technician - 3rd Shift 
United States, California 
250184057

29.04.2025

$29.00 - $39.60Santa Clara,CA


Key Responsibilities

***3rd shift from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am (4 day Work week, 10 hours a day)***

  • 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

Qualifications

Education: Technical Diploma Skills Certifications

Years of Experience: 2-4 Years Work Experience

Travel: No

Full time

Assignee / Regular