Failure Analysis Technician (Night Shift -B)

About the company

Coherent

Semiconductors · 10,001+ employees

What you'll do

• Requires an Associate Degree in Electronics, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Microscopy, or a related technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience; or 4+ years of directly applicable experience in semiconductor failure analysis, microscopy, materials characterization, or a related laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience operating Focused Ion Beam (FIB) or Dual-Beam FIB (DBFIB) systems required.
• Experience with TEM lamella preparation using in-situ lift-out techniques strongly preferred.
• Experience operating Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and performing EDS elemental analysis preferred.
• Experience operating or supporting Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) preferred.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor device structures, thin-film materials, metallization systems, and failure mechanisms preferred.
• Ability to interpret SEM, TEM, EDS, and FIB-generated data and communicate observations clearly.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity for handling delicate samples and performing precision sample preparation.
• Ability to work with sub-micron features and maintain high attention to detail when preparing and analyzing specimens.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical report generation.
• Experience with image processing and annotation software such as Photoshop, ImageJ, or equivalent preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in cleanroom, laboratory, or semiconductor manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to effectively collaborate with others including within department and cross-functional teams in order to achieve business unit and organizational objectives.
• Work in a class 10,000 clean room for extended periods.
• Wear cleanroom attire (smock, frocks, mask, etc.)
• Work with and/or around chemicals (such as IPA and Acetone).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to grasp, manipulate, and position very small objects (approximately 85 µm in diameter) using tweezers and other precision tools.
• Close visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, required for activities including preparing and analyzing data; reading and interpreting figures; focusing and viewing microscopic images; visual inspection of small parts and defects; operating precision positioning probes; using measurement devices; and performing assembly or destructive analysis at close viewing distances.
• Ability to distinguish colors to identify defects, features, or conditions on parts and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken English, including clearly conveying detailed or important instructions to others in person or in group settings.
• Ability to hear and interpret sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction, and to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to work at a microscope, which may require bending forward at the waist or spine for periods of up to one hour at a time.
• Ability to perform sedentary work, involving sitting and/or standing for up to four hours at a time while working at a workstation, microscope, or solvent hood.
• Ability to walk within the facility, including distances of up to approximately 500 meters, sometimes while wearing required protective footwear or shoe covers.
• Ability to perform light physical work, including lifting, carrying, or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds over short distances.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders as required.
• Ability to occasionally kneel or crouch to reach items below workstations or within equipment enclosures.
• Ability to perform precision manual probing, using both hands and arms, for periods of up to one hour at a time.
• Ability to work safely in environments with potential hazards, including proximity to moving mechanical parts that may present pinch hazards and exposure to chemicals.
• Ability and willingness to wear required cleanroom attire, including gowns and personal protective equipment, for periods of up to four hours at a time.

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