Analytical Lab Hardware Manager (FIB & TEM)
Core
Manage day-to-day service, maintenance, and uptime of FIB, TEM, SEM, and supporting metrology equipment while supervising a team of technicians and engineers.
Role type
Senior IC hardware manager (metrology equipment)
Builds
Production metrology tools for semiconductor and display manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials engineering
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
FIB/TEM/SEM equipment expertise, electro-mechanical systems knowledge, optical systems knowledge, chemical delivery systems knowledge, cleanroom protocols, SEMI standards, team leadership, inventory management, root cause analysis (fishbone diagrams), statistical process control (SPC)
Preferred skills
OEM vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
FIB, TEM, SEM, coaters, chillers, pumps
Responsibilities
Hire, train, and develop a team of technicians for tool installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair; Own tool uptime, PM schedules, and service contracts; Track and report operational metrics (tool health, availability, MTBF, MTTR); Maintain SOPs for maintenance, training, and safety; Manage consumable inventory; Drive continuous service improvement with OEM suppliers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities