GC-MS Engineer III (E3)
Core
Operate GC-MS systems to identify and quantify molecular contamination (hydrocarbons, siloxanes, phthalates) in semiconductor capital equipment to ensure optics performance and cleanliness.
Role type
Senior IC analytical chemist (GC-MS)
Builds
Semiconductor capital equipment with high-reliability optics
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science
Required skills
GC-MS operation (headspace, TD-GC-MS), outgassing test protocol design, chromatogram and mass spectrum interpretation, root-cause investigation, quantitative analysis, lab safety compliance
Preferred skills
Dynamic headspace thermal desorption GC-MS, accelerated aging study design, cross-functional engineering communication
Technologies
MassHunter, ChemStation, Xcalibur, NIST/Wiley libraries, ASTM E595, IPC-TM-650
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain GC-MS instruments independently; design and execute outgassing test protocols; analyze data to identify contaminant species; lead root-cause investigations for optics failures; prepare engineering reports and recommendations; mentor junior lab staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC