Operate optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beams (FIB ... Ability to handle and manipulate small delicate samples using tweezers under a microscope or inside ...
Operate optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beams (FIB ... Ability to handle and manipulate small delicate samples using tweezers under a microscope or inside ...
Failure Analysis Technician
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$24.39 - $36.58/hr
Operate optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beams (FIB ... Ability to handle and manipulate small delicate samples using tweezers under a microscope or inside ...
Failure Analysis Technician
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$24.39 - $36.58/hr
Operate optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beams (FIB ... Ability to handle and manipulate small delicate samples using tweezers under a microscope or inside ...
Failure Analysis Technician
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$24.39 - $36.58/hr
Operate optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beams (FIB ... Ability to handle and manipulate small delicate samples using tweezers under a microscope or inside ...
Failure Analysis Technician
Bloomington, MN · On-site
$24.39 - $36.58/hr
Operate optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beams (FIB ... Ability to handle and manipulate small delicate samples using tweezers under a microscope or inside ...
Petrographer
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
Familiarity with X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and chemical analysis ... The role involves prolonged periods of microscope use, data documentation, and sample preparation ...
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Petrographer
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
Familiarity with X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and chemical analysis ... The role involves prolonged periods of microscope use, data documentation, and sample preparation ...
Electron Microscope information
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| Feature | Electron Microscope | Scanning Electron Microscope |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | General high-resolution imaging of samples | Surface topography and 3D imaging |
| Image Type | Transmission images (TEM) | Surface images (SEM) |
| Working Principle | Electrons pass through thin samples | Electrons scan the sample surface |
| Work Environment | Laboratories with specialized equipment | Similar lab settings, often combined with TEM |
The Electron Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope are both essential tools in microscopy, but they serve different purposes. The Electron Microscope provides detailed internal images of samples, while the SEM focuses on surface details. Understanding these differences helps in selecting the right instrument for your research or industrial needs.
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Job description
Primary Objective:
SkyWater is hiring a Failure Analysis Technician 2 who has exceptional attention to detail, ability to adapt to changing work priorities while maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency. The role of a Failure Analysis Technician is to perform physical failure analysis in support of process development, yield improvement, wafer fab excursions, and reliability. The Failure Analysis Technician also operates laboratory electrical probe systems and coordinates outsourcing to external laboratories.
Major areas of accountability:
- Operate optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and focused ion beams (FIB) following defined operating specifications
- Follow detailed instructions with some guidance from senior technicians to ensure analysis requirements are fully met.
- Cleave, polish and delayer samples following process specifications.
- Operate laboratory electrical probe systems to provide electrical data to the reliability and process development teams.
- Work collaboratively with all team members to complete analysis requests promptly.
- Create and coordinate analysis requests that are sent to external laboratories.
- Support the laboratory by collaboratively maintaining equipment and updating operating specifications.
Shift:
- E Shift (M-F, 8am-5pm) for approximately 6 months during training, then move to either B or D Shift.
- B Shift: Sunday through Tuesday in one week, and Sunday through Wednesday in the other week, from 6:00 pm – 6:15 am. 10% shift differential.
- D Shift: Thursday through Saturday in one week, and Wednesday through Saturday in the other week, from 6:00 pm – 6:15 am. 25% shift differential.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience with Associates degree or 4 years of experience without a degree
- Minimum three years of experience operating highly complex laboratory, manufacturing or electrical test equipment.
- Ability to handle and manipulate small delicate samples using tweezers under a microscope or inside a chemical fume hood.
- U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
- Lifting (Up to 15lbs once per week), standing, walking, reaching, sitting, looking through optical microscopes, handling small samples. Requires excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a technical field (electronics, chemistry, physics, mathematics, materials science)
- Experience working in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment, analytical or research laboratory environment. Chemical handling experience.
- Operating optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes and/or focused ion beams. Setting up and executing automated electrical testing.