TEM/SEM Preparation Engineer

Job description

The Materials characterization team at IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose, CA has an immediate opening for an experienced TEM/SEM sample preparation engineer. The work will include preparing high quality TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) samples by mechanical means, such as tripod polishing, dimpling, and ion-milling, for examination in a JEOL ARM Cs-corrected TEM/STEM. Experience with Gatan instrumentation (PIPS2, PECS, Ilion) is preferred. Responsibilities also include maintenance of all preparation equipment and ordering of required consumables and supplies. Use of light microscopes during preparation and for final examination is also required. Proficiency in SEM and FIB is desired as back-up support for our Helios 400S Dualbeam.

This position requires the engineer to work independently, developing creative characterization solutions to a wide variety of sample types. Successful candidates will perform meticulous sample preparation, carefully document the process, and work well with other team members to help answer challenging analysis problems.
Mechanical TEM sample preparation (tripod polishing, dimpling, ion-milling)Mechanical SEM preparation (tripod polishing, slope-cutting)Pre-FIB polishing for backside and complex cross-sectional viewsBackup FIB/SEM for Helios 400S NanolabOptical microscopy including training of new usersMaintenance of Gatan sample preparation equipment (PIPS2, PECS, Ilion)Maintenance of Allied High Tech polishers, low-speed diamond saws, and evaporative carbon-coaterContinual development and refinement of new and existing sample preparation proceduresOrdering of all preparation lab supplies

Auto req ID

112200BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Process Engineering Professional
State / Province

CALIFORNIA
Primary job category

Manufacturing
Contract type

Fixed Term - Short Term
Employment Type

Full-time OR Part-time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

SAN JOSE
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Basic Experience sample prep for SEM and TEM characterization
·  Basic Experience Polishing Equipment maintenance
Skill-keywords

Sample preparation for SEM and TEM characterization.
Experience using SEM and light microscopy
Focused Ion Beam (FIB) system.
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  1 Year experience in TEM and SEM mechanical sample preparation skills
·  Basic experience in perational knowledge of SEM and FIB tools.
·  1 year Experience with Gatan instruments

Secondary Job Category

Engineer in Manufacturing
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

No Track
New Collar Role

No