Entry Level Engineering Process Technician

YOH Services LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.

401K Retirement Savings Plan.

Life & Disability Insurance.

Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll.

Employee Discount Programs.

Referral Bonus Programs.

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking an Entry Level Engineering Process Technician in Santa Clara, California. The role involves preparing samples for experiments, operating TEM/FIB/SEM equipment, and maintaining metrology tools to support lab throughput.

Pay rate ranges from $28 to $32 per hour with multiple shifts available, including swing and day schedules. The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs and safety in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives.
• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures.
• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for experiments, including sample coating, wafer cleaving, mounting/unmounting samples, and preparing jobs for experimentation to evaluate the performance of the process system.
• Prepare TEM lamella samples using FIB, optimize sample preparation procedures and conditions, and identify cutting locations based on pattern instructions.
• Operate metrology tools in the FIB & TEM lab to understand cross-section or top-view critical dimensions (CD), identify patterns of interest, understand image quality requirements and sample/beam interactions to determine optimized conditions, and complete requested jobs under limited supervision after training.
• Understand the basic principles of SEM, FIB, and TEM.
• Perform SEM/FIB system and routine maintenance procedures such as flash, plasma cleaning, and image calibrations.
• Perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool. Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance.
• Interface with requestors, understand their detailed requirements, and communicate results. Coordinate with engineering on job request status.
• Help monitor job queue and maintain lab throughput.
• Document redo and lessons learned to lower redo rate.
• Adhere to lab protocols and SOPs.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment in a lab environment.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment for FIB‑TEM lamella samples.
• Monitor data and track performance of metrology equipment and production activities per equipment requirements.
• Understand written instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Create and update procedures and documentation.
• Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software. Follow safety protocols and processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Job description

Entry Level Engineering Process Technician – Santa Clara, California.

Pay Rate: $28 to $32 per hour.

Shifts Available: Mon‑Thur 3pm‑1:30am (10Hr Swing shift); Friday‑Sun 7am‑8pm (12Hr Day); Mon‑Thur 5am‑3:30pm (10Hr Day).

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to change

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare samples for experiments, including sample coating, wafer cleaving, mounting/unmounting samples, and preparing jobs for experimentation to evaluate the performance of the process system.
• Prepare transmission electron microscope (TEM) lamella samples using focused ion beam (FIB), optimize sample preparation procedures and conditions, and identify cutting locations based on pattern instructions.
• Operate metrology tools in the FIB & TEM lab to understand cross‑section or top‑view critical dimensions (CD), identify patterns of interest, understand image quality requirements and sample/beam interactions to determine optimized conditions, and complete requested jobs under limited supervision after training.
• Understand the basic principles of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
• Perform SEM/FIB system and routine maintenance procedures such as flash, plasma cleaning, and image calibrations.
• Perform routine troubleshoot procedures, identify problems, restart or standby the tool. Coordinate instrument repair and maintenance.
• Interface with requestors, understand their detailed requirements, and communicate results. Coordinate with engineering on job request status.
• Help monitor job queue and maintain lab throughput.
• Document redo and lessons learned to lower redo rate.
• Adhere to lab protocols and SOPs.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment in a lab environment.
• Operate supportive metrology equipment for FIB‑TEM lamella samples.
• Monitor data and track performance of metrology equipment and production activities per equipment requirements.
• Understand written instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Create and update procedures and documentation.
• Perform basic operations of Microsoft Outlook and Office software. Follow safety protocols and processes.

Work shifts may include compressed work week schedules to meet production needs.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives.
• May provide informal guidance and support to more junior team members.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures.
• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information.

Bonus Points – Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Technical Diploma, Skills Certifications.
• Years of Experience: 2‑4 Years Work Experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Referral Bonus Programs.

All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. This position is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities for accommodations during the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. This employment selection excludes potential negative impact of a criminal history on a conditional offer.

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