CD-SEM Metrology Engineering Technician (Weekend Shift)

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CD-SEM Metrology Engineering Technician (Weekend Shift)

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Perform wafer and device characterization using the CD-SEM Verity platform in support of Applied Materials applications development, field escalations, customer demonstrations, and tool development. Sample types include both FEOL and BEOL structures.

• Develop imaging acquisition recipes and optimized algorithms to provide accurate CD, CDU, LER, and LWR measurements, under the guidance of senior process engineers.
• Report results to internal and external customers through written reports and oral presentations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure high performance and >90% uptime under the guidance of senior engineering technicians. Track and schedule preventive maintenance with the internal team.
• Thoroughly document all maintenance and repairs performed in an established logbook and tracking program.
• Generate statistical process control reports and/or tool health monitoring metrics to track tool performance as recommended by the metrology manufacturer.
• Support operating other metrology equipment in a lab environment for implanter characterization, as time permits.
• Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software.
• This position is 100% on-site and follows a compressed weekend shift: 10 hours per day, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday through Monday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on SEM or CD-SEM experience, including basic troubleshooting and repair tools.
• Preferred is a bachelor’s degree in STEM, with a preference for Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of vacuum science, semiconductor process modules, characterization techniques, and semiconductor fabrication is preferred.
• Ability to work alone in a small highly dynamic team, in an agile environment while interfacing with multiple functional areas.
• Demonstrated strong attention to details, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and report results in a timely manner.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills, with a customer-support mindset and sense of urgency.
• Ability to sit or stand inside a cleanroom for short periods while fully gowned.

Functional Knowledge: Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes and troubleshooting procedures to carry out assigned tasks.

Business Expertise: Has a good understanding of how the team integrated with others to achieve objectives.

Relocation Package: Domestic Full Relocation

This is a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10 hour per day over the weekend shift.

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