FIB Manager

Applied Materials

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$147,000–$202,500 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
35 days ago
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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 337 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · FIB Manager

The FIB Manager leads a team of engineers and technicians in utilizing Focused Ion Beam techniques for semiconductor characterization. This role involves creating new FIB methods for advanced applications, including logic devices, memory technologies, and power semiconductors from front end to back end. Key responsibilities include managing metrology engineering initiatives, overseeing lab operations, tracking performance metrics, and developing new analytical instrumentation. The manager must maintain hands-on engagement with tools to validate methods for complex sample types and establish structured training programs. Required skills include advanced characterization expertise, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate technical reviews to stakeholders. The work focuses on resolving complex metrology issues across all product lines while ensuring lab operations meet safety and intellectual property standards through regular audits and risk assessments.

What you'll do

  • Manage FIB engineers and technicians in utilizing FIB techniques for semiconductor characterization.
  • Create new FIB methods for advanced semiconductor applications including logic, memory, and power devices.
  • Lead and execute metrology engineering initiatives using advanced characterization expertise and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Manage lab operations by tracking metrics, identifying performance drivers, and executing workflow improvements.
  • Develop and implement new analytical instrumentation while maintaining hands-on engagement to validate methods for complex samples.
  • Establish and lead structured training programs to develop technical skills across the engineering team.
  • Resolve complex metrology issues by interacting directly with key customers and business unit partners.
  • Ensure lab operations meet all safety and IP standards through regular audits and risk assessments.

What we're looking for

  • Manage FIB engineers and technicians in utilizing FIB techniques for semiconductor characterization.
  • Create new FIB methods for advanced semiconductor applications including logic, memory, and power devices.
  • Lead and execute metrology engineering initiatives using advanced characterization expertise.
  • Manage lab operations including tracking metrics, workflow improvements, and efficiency strategies.
  • Develop and implement new technology and analytical instrumentation to enhance lab capabilities.
  • Create and validate new methods for complex sample types and establish structured team training programs.
  • Interact with customers and partners to resolve complex metrology issues across all product lines.
  • Ensure lab operations meet all safety and IP standards through regular audits and risk assessments.

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