SEM Imaging Technician — Wafer Metrology & EDS

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site and Hybrid Work Options

Competitive Bay Area Salary

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks a SEM imaging specialist to image challenging semiconductor structures. You will work with SEM, XSEM, and EDS/EDX techniques, aligning equipment and improving image quality for wafer-scale metrology.

Strong English communication and at least 2 years of SEM experience are required. Role supports a hybrid on-site model with potential remote flexibility and contributes to cross-functional projects in the Global Products Group.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of related SEM experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a shift-based schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support semiconductor applications using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to image challenging structures.
• Image samples at wafer level, acquiring profile, sidewall, and top-down images with SEM.
• Possess some experience with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) analysis.
• Optimize SEM images for various materials and applications.
• Develop Best Known Methods (BKM) for SEM imaging of new applications.
• Perform SEM alignments and troubleshoot basic faults on metrology equipment.
• Communicate effectively with a large internal customer base.

Skills

SEM experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Shift-based schedule

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

SEM equipment

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks a SEM imaging specialist to image challenging semiconductor structures. You will work with SEM, XSEM, and EDS/EDX techniques, aligning equipment and improving image quality for wafer-scale metrology.

Strong English communication and at least 2 years of SEM experience are required. Role supports a hybrid on-site model with potential remote flexibility and contributes to cross-functional projects in the Global Products Group.