Analytical Laboratory Technician
Core
Prepare semiconductor samples, operate analytical imaging and spectroscopy tools, and perform root cause analysis for device failures.
Role type
Analytical Laboratory Technician (Semiconductor)
Builds
Semiconductor device analysis and failure diagnostics
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sample preparation (cleaving, polishing, FIB), SEM/STEM/EDS operation, visual examination, deprocessing, equipment maintenance, report writing
Preferred skills
Understanding of wafer fabrication and chemistry
Technologies
SEM, STEM, FIB, EDS, optical microscopy
Responsibilities
Prepare samples using cleaving, polishing, focused ion beam (FIB), and chemical treatments; Image and measure samples using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and scanning transmission microscopy (STEM); Perform compositional measurements using energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS); Determine root cause for failure of semiconductor devices; Write formal reports summarizing analyses; Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
