Semiconductor Characterization Engineer - Atom Probe

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a Semiconductor Characterization Engineer to advance characterization tool development for next-generation chips in the US semiconductor industry. This position is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent in areas where NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Qualifications include an ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent combination of education/experience, with expertise in atom probe tomography

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required, ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable; professional registration or FE exam may satisfy requirements.
• Successful completion of specified engineering/physics coursework or related curriculum may substitute for a degree.

Skills

Atom probe tomography experience

Ion milling preparation

Semiconductor materials analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineering program with calculus coursework

Tools

Ion milling tools

Job description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a Semiconductor Characterization Engineer to advance characterization tool development for next-generation chips in the US semiconductor industry. This position is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent in areas where NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Qualifications include an ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent combination of education/experience, with expertise in atom probe tomography