Applications Technician I, II or III

Brewer Science, Inc.; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock ownership

401k and bonus programs

Paid leave and wellness benefits

Job summary

Brewer Science, Inc. is seeking an Applications Technician I–III at our Rolla, MO facility. The role conducts applications research for materials, trains and fixes equipment, and may mentor junior staff while advancing problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities include performing tests, preparing samples, maintaining data records, and collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot processes. Cleanroom adherence and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent lab testing experience or a Bachelor’s degree and related experience.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on complex processes.
• Familiarity with metrology tools and wafer-processing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests as instructed on a specific tool and understand its process flow.
• Prepare samples for a tool and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Collect and document data accurately and concisely.
• Collaborate with project teams and cross-functional groups as needed.
• Characterize developmental and commercial materials and processes.
• Operate and maintain metrology equipment, including running controls and alignments.
• Modify/edit recipes on metrology equipment trained on.
• Work with Applications Engineers to troubleshoot complex processes.
• Train others on use of metrology equipment and tools.
• Identify non-conformance issues and report them promptly.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and perform general housekeeping.
• Contribute to engineering reports by compiling data.
• Develop expertise in metrology and wafer-processing over time.
• Support customers with interpretation of test results and tool issues.
• Assist OEMs to troubleshoot a specific tool.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or 8 years lab testing experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

Brewer Science Job Postings

Position: Applications Technician I, II or III

Location: Rolla, MO

Job Id: 2376-8261

# of Openings: 1

Summary

The Applications Technician is a highly skilled technician that conducts applications research for all materials. Has a theoretical knowledge of assigned area. Able to train and fix equipment in assigned areas and can operate in other areas. Expected to participate in the creation of publications related to conference and article submissions. Ability to work independently on projects as skills enable and needs require. May lead projects and teams as necessary, and may mentor junior team members, while maintaining a strong approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests as instructed on a specific tool.
• Ability to prepare samples for specific tool and/or understand the process flow for that tool.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area utilizing safety standards.
• Perform accurate and concise data collection with appropriate documentation.
• Serve as active team member as needed for project teams.
• Observe materials and process behavior.
• Identify and report non-conformance issues with material and processes.
• Comply with cleanroom protocols and clean-up procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping in compliance with work areas.
• Communicate with supervisor and team members. Potential of being assigned to cross-functional teams.
• Characterize developmental and commercial materials and processes.
• Capable of maintaining a specific metrology tool to include running controls, alignments, or other procedures for maintaining the equipment to perform optimally.
• Ability to modify/edit recipes on the specific metrology equipment trained on.
• Ability to operate additional metrology tools.
• Work with Applications Engineers and Technicians to develop or troubleshoot complex processes or products to meet specific customer needs.
• Characterize developmental and commercial materials and processes.
• Ability to train other personnel on specific metrology equipment.
• Exhibit knowledge and competence utilizing necessary metrology equipment.
• Work on specific tools to overcome common failures.
• Ability to determine if unexpected or negative results are tool related.
• Assist customers with interpretation or test results.
• Work on OEM to troubleshoot a specific tool.
• Ability to operate additional metrology equipment.
  • Focus on wafer processing of internal / external demos and service work
  • Compile data / information to be incorporated into engineering reports
  • Over time, develop expertise on metrology and/or advanced wafer-processing equipment

Education & Credentials

• Associate’s degree or 8 years lab testing experience or
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Benefits

At Brewer Science, we are a Top Workplace , Certified Employee-Owned , Certified B Corp™ , and GreenCircle Certified Zero Waste to Landfill. By joining Brewer Science, you will be eligible to receive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
• Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave
• Employee stock ownership, 401k, and bonus plans
• Educational assistance & employee assistance program

Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Veterans