Senior Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Engineer

Job Description

Fab Sort Manufacturing (FSM) is responsible for the production of all Intel silicon using some of the world's most advanced manufacturing processes in fabs in Arizona, Ireland, Israel, Oregon and 2 new greenfield sites in Ohio and Germany.

Intel recently created HVM Global Yield organization in FSM to strengthen its yield operation and enable fast-paced yield ramp-up in early HVM phases for each technology in collaboration with Technology Development (TD) team, and FSM fab managers.

This job requisition is seeking a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Engineer working in our FSM Ireland Analytical Laboratories which operate 24/7.  Selected candidate will work in a dynamic team supporting technology development & yield improvement.  The TEM group uses the latest state-of-the-art workflows leveraging a high level of autonomy.  TEM engineers may support conventional manual TEM or oversee engineering for autonomous lines.  This requisition has multiple openings on both night and day shifts.

TEM Engineers responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Review incoming requests and determining appropriate TEM workflow strategy.  Prepare plans as appropriate for TEM sample preparation team.

• Hands on operation of laboratory equipment, such as TEM microscopes.

• Monitoring & oversight of autonomous TEM sample production line, ensuring maximum uptime and sample throughput.

• Interpretation of complex TEM results, translating to actionable data for FAB process and integration teams.

• Support continual improvement & development of new workstreams & techniques. 

• Develop a thorough understanding of manual and autonomous TEM operation lines.

• Mentor junior TEM engineers & TEM preparation technicians.

Candidate should have the following behavioral skills:

• Demonstrated strength in teamwork, analytical problem solving, and effective oral and written communication skills.

• Inquisitive, desire to learn and expand knowledge in field.

• Ability to work with multi-functional, multi-cultural teams.

• Strong in decision making and problem solving.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in science and engineering major.

• Greater than 2 years’ experience in a TEM engineering laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in science and engineering major.

• Greater than 5 years’ experience operating a Transmission Electron Microscope and material characterization techniques.

• Experience with various types of TEM sample preparation.

• Strong TEM interpretation skillset

• Understanding of FinFET technology architecture.

• Knowledge of wafer fabrication and general microelectronics.

• Willingness to work night shift.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.