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FIB Process Technician-Contract

Location: Albany, NY

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, image, and document the structure and/or composition of nanostructures related to semiconductor devices.
  • Manage the queue of samples and cleaving/analysis instructions from the Process Engineering staff
  • Lamella preparation using Focused Ion Beam (FIB) tools
  • Sample preparation for FIB stub by hand cleave and tweezers
  • Transfer Grids to sample holders using tweezers
  • Imaging sample features utilizing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM], Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM)
  • Collecting compositional feature data utilizing Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS)
  • Communicating image and compositional results to the Engineering staff
• Development and optimization of sample preparation and analysis techniques
• Train new users on sample Preparation and Analysis Equipment
• Update and maintain Training and certification documents for sample Preparation and Analysis Equipment
• Actively participate and contribute to continuous FIB Operations efficiency improvement
• Possible responsibilities could include in FAB operations

Qualifications

• BS degree in Physical Science or equivalent experience is required
• Previous hands-on experience with FIB and/or STEM/TEM
  • Hitachi/ThermoFisher non-automated FIB experience preferred
  • ThermoFisher TEM experience preferred
  • Hitachi SEM experience preferred
• Experience working in a FAB environment is desired
• The unrestricted right to work in the USA is required

Physical Requirements

• Job duties include the preparation and handling of small samples for analysis. The candidate should be comfortable manipulating small samples (less than 5mm) and tools (tweezers, screwdriver, scribe, etc.) under a microscope.
• Ability to work Compressed Work Week Night Shift (i.e. 7pm - 7am, or 12am - 12pm) and weekends is required.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job duties are often performed in confined areas in a clean room environment, in awkward positions and/or in high places. Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to lift/carry objects up to 35 pounds is required. May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing. May require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Duties also include application of proper industry safety procedures when working with dangerous elements or conditions such as chemicals, electric currents or high voltage, moving mechanical parts, radiation, etc. Occasional travel to TEL factories, training facilities and customer locations may be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and/or training. In addition to base salary, we offer (full time regular employees ) a comprehensive benefits package and for certain roles eligibility in our bonus plan and long-term incentives as applicable. The talent advisor can share more details about total compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.