Metrology Technician III (T3)
- Job ID
- R2516889
- Date posted
- 09/04/2025
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Category
- Engineering
Key Responsibilities:
Prepares samples for experiments include cleaning samples, mount / un-mount samples, loading FOUPs, prepare jobs for experimentation, to help evaluates performance of process system
- Prepare cross section samples for scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis and help / guide requestor to optimize sample prep procedure and conditions, identify cutting location based on pattern instructions.
- Prepare transmission electron microscope (TEM) lamella samples by focused ion beam (FIB) and help to optimize sample prep procedure and conditions, identify cutting location based on pattern instructions.
- Transfer TEM lamella from FIB, and image TEM samples
Operate metrology tools in FIB & TEM lab to help understand cross section or top view critical dimension (CD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis, take high-quality imaging pending on job assignment, identify all of patterns of interest, understand image quality requirement and sample/beam interaction to determine optimized condition, finish requested jobs under limited supervision after training.
- Understand basic scanning electron microscopy (SEM)/Focused Ion Beam (FIB)/Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) principle.
- Perform SEM/FIB/TEM system, perform routine maintenance procedures, flash, plasma clean, image calibrations etc.
- Perform routine shut down procedure. Identify problem put tool down and call for service. Coordinates instrument repair and maintenance.
- Order equipment and supplies, and coordinates with vendors and purchasing.
- Interface with requestors, understand their detail requirement, and communicate on results, Coordinates with engineering on job request status.
- Help lab on monitoring job in the queue and maintaining lab throughput.
- Document redo and lesson learn to lower redo rate
- Pick up and drop off customer coupons from other labs if needed
- Adhere to lab protocol and SOPs
Operate semiconductor process and metrology equipment in a wafer fab, cleanroom environment
- Operate metrology equipment and verify and upload data to network
- Monitor data and track performance of metrology equipment and production activities per equipment requirement
- Understand written instructions to perform assigned tasks
- Create and update procedures and documentation
- Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software.
- Follow safety protocol and process
- Work shift may include compressed work week schedule to meet the production
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Functional Knowledge
- Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks
Business Expertise
- Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives
Leadership
- May provide informal guidance and support to junior team members, lead/own a lab project etc
Problem Solving
- Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures, create SOPs if applicable
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information
Qualifications
Education: Technical Diploma Skills Certifications
Years of Experience: 2 - 4 Years Work Experience
Qualifications
Education:
Technical DiplomaSkills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
2 - 4 YearsWork Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)Travel:
NoRelocation Eligible:
NoU.S. Salary Range:
$29.00 - $39.60The 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.