Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.
If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for daily TEM/FIB/SEM operation, analysis data acquisition, and provide timely, high quality analysis reports.
Develop imaging and sample preparation techniques, and best-known methods (BKM) to improve lab analysis quality, efficiency and output. Create and update procedures and documentation.
Train and provide guideline of sample preparation techniques to FIB technicians for successful TEM analysis.
Develop TEM imaging/data analysis techniques to enable TEM analysis 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), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Materials analysis (EDX, EELS).
Perform TEM system and routine maintenance procedures and calibrations.
Perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool. Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance.
Interface with R&D and Applications development engineers, understand their detailed requirements, define sampling plan and analysis approach, communicate results.
Prioritize and monitor job queue and maintain lab throughput.
Document redo and lessons learned to lower redo rate.
Adhere to lab protocols and SOPs.
Cooperate and coordinate the characterization effort with other AMAT labs such as materials analysis lab or SEM lab to achieve analysis goals within the same project.
Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software.
Follow safety protocols and processes.
Education:
Masters or Doctorate degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or Chemical Engineering.
Knowledge in any semiconductor process module and characterization, semiconductor device physics, semiconductor fabrication.
Qualifications
Education:
Master's Degree (Required)
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
Up to 1 Year
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
New College Grad
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
U.S. Salary Range:
$86,500.00 - $119,000.00
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.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
