Senior Microelectronics Failure Analysis Technician (SEM/TEM)

GlobalFoundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries, Fab 9 in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking a Microelectronics Failure Analysis - Sr. Technician to join our advanced analytical lab.

This hands‑on role supports semiconductor manufacturing, yield learning, reliability analysis, and root cause investigations through SEM and TEM workflows. You will prepare samples via cleaving, polishing, etching, and FIB milling, perform SEM inspections, and collaborate with SEM/TEM engineers to accelerate investigations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent military training in a technical field.
• 3–4 years in technical lab, manufacturing, microscopy, or semiconductor industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and operate complex analytical equipment.
• Follow detailed procedures with precision on delicate samples.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Experience supporting failure analysis or reliability activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare semiconductor samples for SEM/TEM using cleaving, polishing, etching, and FIB milling.
• Execute sample prep plans with SEM/TEM engineers.
• Perform routine SEM failure analysis to support yield, reliability, and manufacturing investigations.
• Operate and maintain SEM, FIB, and prep equipment per procedures.
• Collect high-quality images and data using SEM tools.
• Use image analysis software to support investigations.
• Ensure sample quality, documentation, and dimensional accuracy.
• Track work in LIMS and reporting systems.
• Help develop SEM/TEM methods and workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers and lab staff on investigations and customer requests.
• Support maintenance and basic troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Maintain cleanroom and lab safety protocols.
• Participate in training to build SEM/FIB/failure analysis expertise.
• Contribute to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Ability to learn complex equipment

Ability to follow procedures

Effective communication

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Failure analysis experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chemistry, Math, or related OR equivalent military technical training

Tools

SEM

FIB

TEM

LIMS

Job description

GlobalFoundries, Fab 9 in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking a Microelectronics Failure Analysis - Sr. Technician to join our advanced analytical lab.

This hands‑on role supports semiconductor manufacturing, yield learning, reliability analysis, and root cause investigations through SEM and TEM workflows. You will prepare samples via cleaving, polishing, etching, and FIB milling, perform SEM inspections, and collaborate with SEM/TEM engineers to accelerate investigations.