TEM Lamella Prep Optimization Intern

Imec; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Imec in Belgium is offering a bachelor internship focused on optimizing TEM chunk preparation for faster, higher-quality semiconductor analysis. You will work with advanced FIB tools to prepare lamellae and examine how ion beam voltage, current, and alignment affect milling speed and sample integrity.

This hands-on project combines experimental work with a solid theoretical understanding of FIB processing, aiming to define optimal settings and robust preparation workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor internship focusing on TEM sample prep optimization.
• Involves studying influence of ion beam voltage, current, alignment and wafer composition on milling speed.
• Requires background in chemistry, chemical engineering, bioscience engineering or materials engineering.

Responsibilities

• Optimize TEM chunk preparation and lamella quality.
• Investigate effects of process parameters on milling rate and damage outside target pattern.
• Define optimal settings and preparation strategies for robust TEM analysis workflows.

Skills

TEM preparation

Ion beam milling

Process parameter study

Metrology

Education

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Bioscience Engineering

Materials Engineering

Tools

Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

Job description

Imec in Belgium is offering a bachelor internship focused on optimizing TEM chunk preparation for faster, higher-quality semiconductor analysis. You will work with advanced FIB tools to prepare lamellae and examine how ion beam voltage, current, and alignment affect milling speed and sample integrity.

This hands-on project combines experimental work with a solid theoretical understanding of FIB processing, aiming to define optimal settings and robust preparation workflows.