FIB Technician III

FIB Technician III

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or Associate Degree in Science fields
• 2-4 Years Work Experience
• Proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures
• Basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for experiments, including sample coating, wafer cleaving, mounting/unmounting samples, and preparing jobs for experimentation to evaluate the performance of the process system.
• Prepare transmission electron microscope (TEM) lamella samples using focused ion beam (FIB), optimize sample preparation procedures and conditions, and identify cutting locations based on pattern instructions.
• Operate metrology tools in the FIB & TEM lab 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.
• Perform SEM/FIB system and routine maintenance procedures such as flash, plasma cleaning, and image calibrations.
• Perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool. Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance.
• Interface with requestors, understand their detailed requirements, and communicate results. Coordinate with engineering on job request status.
• Help monitor job queue and maintain lab throughput.
• Document redo and lessons learned to lower redo rate.
• Adhere to lab protocols and SOPs.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment in a lab environment.
• Monitor data and track performance of metrology equipment and production activities per equipment requirements.
• Understand written instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Create and update procedures and documentation.
• Follow safety protocols and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.