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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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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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