Sample Prep Technician 3

Take care of sample preparation tasks which are required before loading samples into our STEM tools. May include ALD coatings application of other protective coatings identifying and marking areas of interest based on a schematic resizing samples and similar tasks. Follow fixed procedures and repeat with a wide variety of sample configurations.

Perform sample intake and outgoing procedures which includes screening for physical and digital quality and photographing contents. Identify and set aside samples which do not meet labs submission expectations.

Customer service. Assisting other lab assistants with shipping responsibilities.

Especially successful tenured techs in this role may pursue a career in electron microscopy within our group.

Requirements

Associates degree, technical certificate, or higher in a discipline relevant to the semiconductor industry such as Microelectronics Technology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, etc.

2-4 years of related work experience in the semiconductor industry, especially handling silicon wafers processing wafers in fab tools, cleaving wafers into coupons, and identifying features of interest based on a wafer schematic.

Skills and Qualifications

Excellent manual dexterity. Effective communication skills written and verbal in English. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office software. Ability to work a shift schedule. Impeccable attention to detail. Good troubleshooting and pattern recognition skills. Understanding of how semiconductors are created. Sees task repetition as an opportunity to iterate and innovate better methods. Careful detail-oriented observer. Fond of learning and responds well to feedback.