Applied Materials · 3 days ago
FIB Technician - (3rd Shift)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29/hr - $39.60/hr
2+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce advanced chips and displays. The FIB Technician will be responsible for preparing wafers for experimentation and operating laboratory equipment to drive productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Technical Diploma
2-4 Years Work Experience
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks
Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives
May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members
Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures
Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information
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
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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
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2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
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