FIB Technician

Our Client, a Materials Engineering company, is looking for a FIB Technician for their Santa Clara, CA location.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare samples for experiments, including sample coating, wafer cleaving, mounting / unmounting samples, and preparing jobs for experimentation to evaluate the performance of the process system.
• Prepare transmission electron microscope (TEM) lamella samples using focused ion beam (FIB), optimize sample preparation procedures and conditions, and identify cutting locations based on pattern instructions.
• Operate metrology tools in the FIB & TEM lab to understand cross-section or top-view critical dimensions (CD), identify patterns of interest, understand image quality requirements and sample / beam interactions to determine optimized conditions, and complete requested jobs under limited supervision after training.
• Understand the basic principles of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
• Perform SEM / FIB system and routine maintenance procedures such as flash, plasma cleaning, and image calibrations.
• Perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool.
• Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance.
• Interface with requestors, understand their detailed requirements, and communicate results.
• Coordinate with engineering on job request status.
• Help monitor job queue and maintain lab throughput.
• Document redo and lessons learned to lower redo rate.
• Adhere to lab protocols and SOPs.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment in a lab environment.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment for FIB-TEM lamella samples.
• Monitor data and track performance of metrology equipment and production activities per equipment requirements.
• Understand written instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Create and update procedures and documentation.
• Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software.
• Follow safety protocols and processes.

Requirements :

Why Should You Apply?

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.