Engineering Technician 4

The group you’ll be a part of

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam's etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting-edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.    

The SEM Lab in Tualatin is committed to providing best-in-class microscopy services to support Lam's engineering and development efforts. Through technical development and continuous improvement we solve difficult analysis problems and leverage effeciences to increase our throughput and reduce our time to data.

The impact you’ll make

The major responsibility is to prepare STEM samples using FEI/ThermoFisher Helios dual beam FIB-SEM tools using ifast and AutoTEM software in an autonomy focused workflow.

Primary responsibility for this position is the preparation and imaging of samples in the Scanning Tranmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) using Thermofisher Helios systems. Additional responsibilities may include FIB-SEM analysis, EDS, and Critical Dimension SEM.

What you’ll do

• Perform testing, check‑out, and troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, or defined test plans.
• Test and troubleshoot system‑level and component‑level issues in electrical and mechanical systems and sub‑systems.
• Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscopes, and standard procedures.
• Conduct operational testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment to help determine effective methods to remedy malfunctions.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.
• Collaborate with development engineers in creating, designing, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes and models.

Who we’re looking for

• 0-2 years of experience with a BS degree in a physical science, or a specialized AS degree or equivalent professional training on materials science and analytical techniques.
• Position is shift work front end nights. Work days are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday. Schedule time is 5pm-5am.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience operating dual beam FIB/SEM tools, especially in the preparation of thin lamella for STEM or TEM Imaging.
• Knowledge of the physics involved with FIB/SEM tools, such as vacuum systems, voltage/current effects, and ion sputtering behavior.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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