Material Analysis Lab Technician

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

About the role

As a Material Analysis (MA) Technician, you will be part of a Technology Development (TD) and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) lab responsible for performing material analysis and failure analysis in support of Intel's silicon process development and high-volume production. You will work on developing imaging, composition analysis, sample preparation techniques, and best-known methods (BKMs) to improve lab analysis quality, efficiency, and output. You will directly interface with TD and HVM fab customers and quality/reliability engineers to develop solutions to problems by utilizing lab capabilities. The scope may include wafer and unit level, front-end modules, and back-end/far back-end modules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on analysis by effectively utilizing lab techniques, from sample prep (micro-cleaver, ion mill etcher, mechanical polish) to SEM/EDX, Dual beam FIB, and TEM techniques to characterize silicon-fabricated structures at nanometer scales and integrated circuit devices to improve process, performance, and reliability; and to identify physical failure modes toward root-cause identification.
• Conduct hands-on data collection with various lab equipment and assist engineers in implementing materials characterization techniques to determine fundamental thin-film material structure/properties. Collaborate with process development engineers across functional areas and organizations to improve process performance and reliability.
• Support and sustain lab equipment, ensuring analytical capabilities needed to support advanced transistor and interconnect technology and/or product development are in place.
• Cooperate with other lab areas beyond local MA/FA (Failure Analysis) labs to achieve goals, which may necessitate the development of improved/new tools and BKM methods.
• Provide lab hub support to new process/product ramp in HVM factories and production startup.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science or a STEM field related to Semiconductor Manufacturing AND 2+ years of maintenance experience, OR
• Associate degree in a STEM field related to Semiconductor Manufacturing AND 4+ years of maintenance experience.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing facility or lab facility.
• 1+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: AFM, X-ray analysis/diffraction (TXRF, XRF, XRD/XRR), surface analysis (XPS, SIMS/TOFSIMS), electron spectroscopy and imaging (SEM/TEM/EDX), and FIB techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques.

Pay

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $60,450.00 - $85,340.00 USD (Hourly Role). The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This role follows Shift 7 (United States of America) and requires an on-site presence.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.