FIB- Microscopy Technician-Contract Position

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Job Description

FIB- Microscopy Technician-Contract Position

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
  
  

Qualifications

• BS degree in Physical Science or equivalent experience is required
• Previous hands-on experience with FIB and/or STEM/TEM
• ThermoFisher non-automated FIB experience preferred
• ThermoFisher TEM experience preferred
• Hitachi SEM experience preferred
• 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.

Requires 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.

Ability to work Compressed Work Week Night Shift (i.e. 6pm – 6am) and weekends is required.

Salary Ranges

$18.08 - $24.21

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.

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TEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER, AMERICA, LLC.