Engineering Technician 4

The group you’ll be a part of

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 efficiencies 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/Thermo Fisher 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 Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) using Thermo Fisher Helios systems. Additional responsibilities may include FIB-SEM analysis, EDS, and Critical Dimension SEM.    

What you’ll do

• Follow lab methodology for STEM sample preparation consistent with quality standards.  
• Optimize personal workflow for efficient throughput of samples.  
• Communication with lab management to provide work completion time estimates.  
• Provide feedback to lab management for continuous improvement opportunities in lab workflows.  
• Communicate with team members to ensure alignment on methodologies.  
• Protect customer material and IP at all times.  

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.  
• Familiarity with key developments and materials in the semiconductor industry is a plus.  
• Experience creating and presenting technical documentation.  
• Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling is a plus. 
• Great spatial awareness for tool operation. 
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a high throughput environment. 

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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