Introduction
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Your role and responsibilities
IBM Research at Albany Nanotech is currently seeking for an entry level transmission electron microscope (TEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) technician working in physical characterization and failure analysis (FA) lab. The technician will work with the lead engineer to perform physical characterization of advanced semiconductor technology development wafers. Need to independently operate TEM, FIB, optical microscope, scanning electron microscope. Possible other techniques including atomic force microscope and scanning capacitance microscope. Basic, FIB operation including fabricating TEM sample. TEM operation, including collecting bright-fiend TEM, STEM, and EDX map. Need basic understanding of semiconductor device and processing. This job requires candidate to work on alternate week shift. Week 1 (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat - 7am to 7pm each day) & Week 2 (Sun, Wed, Thu - 7am to 7pm each day). Night shift 7pm to 7am on the same days is also available.
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Job Duties:
Job Duty 1 - follow instructions from lead engineers and job requesters.
Job Duty 2 - operate TEM to collect TEM, STEM and EDX data.
Job Duty 3 - operate FIB to fabricate TEM samples
Job Duty 4 - basic understanding of semiconductor fab environment Job
Job Duty 5 - lab maintains, sorting and store wafers
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
1) Strong verbal and written communication skill
2) Strong computer skills, Microsoft office
3) Strong comprehension of 3D structure and its 2D cross-section
4) Steady hands to handle small objects
5) Basic understanding of chemistry and physics.
Preferred technical and professional experience
1) Prior experience in semiconductor industry. (1+ years)
2) Understanding of basic integrated circuit. (1+ years)
3) Operation of TEM/SEM/FIB/optical microscope (1+ years)
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
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This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.