Engineering Technician – Early Career Opportunity

Austin Community College; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,456 - 64,237; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is looking for an Engineering Technician for an early career opportunity focused on semiconductor applications. The successful candidate will support various tasks using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and contribute to developing Best Known Methods for imaging challenges.

The role requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, a minimum of 2 years of SEM experience, and effective communication skills. This position includes a hybrid work model that combines on-site collaboration with remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of related experience required.
• Must have hands-on Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) experience.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support semiconductor applications using SEM to image challenging structures.
• Acquire profile, sidewall, and top-down images using SEM.
• Perform SEM alignments and correct faults on metrology equipment.

Skills

Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) experience

Sample imaging techniques

Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related technical discipline

Job description

Engineering Technician - Early Career Opportunity

In the Global Products Group, we are dedicated to excellence in the design and engineering of Lam’s etch and deposition products. We drive innovation to ensure our cutting‑edge solutions are helping to solve the biggest challenges in the semiconductor industry.

The impact you’ll make

This role offers the opportunity to build and advance a career working with Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) in a semiconductor‑focused environment. Successful candidates will have hands‑on experience with sample imaging techniques, including Cross‑Section SEM (XSEM), Energy Dispersive X‑ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX), and sample cleaving.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for supporting a variety of semiconductor applications using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to image challenging structures.
• Experience imaging samples at the wafer level, including acquiring profile, sidewall, and top‑down images using SEM.
• Some experience with Energy Dispersive X‑ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis.
• Knowledge of SEM image optimization for a variety of materials.
• Ability to contribute to the development of Best Known Methods (BKM) for SEM imaging of new applications.
• Ability to perform SEM alignments and correct basic fault conditions on metrology equipment.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively work with a large internal customer base.

Who we’re looking for

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience, with a minimum of 2–4 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) experience.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a shift‑based schedule as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Technical Certificate in a related technical field.
• Experience in metrology or related technical areas.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research (“Lam” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $23.56 - $46.63.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.