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Metrology Engineer

Actalent

Posted Monday, September 29, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005576858

Santa Clara, CA
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anta ClarJob Title: SEM Metrology Engineer

Job Description

As a SEM Metrology Engineer, you will play a vital role in imaging and analyzing samples, supporting the development of applications and processes for a next-generation electron beam writing system. Your work will be crucial in customer support and the advancement of lithographic tools.



Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary operator for the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), responsible for sample preparation and supporting the imaging and characterization needs.
  • Perform image analysis to evaluate pattern quality and conduct failure analysis on system components.
  • Operate complex scientific equipment, ensuring high-quality images from electron beam or optical microscopes.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot lab hardware, while occasionally installing new equipment.
  • Work independently in a fast-paced and creative technical environment.


Essential Skills

• Driven to obtain high quality images from ebeam or optical microscopes, and persistent in obtaining precise and reproducible analysis of these images

• Hands-on experience with SEM for high resolution imaging of wafers and hardware components preferred

• Familiarity with SEM sample prep, image analysis, and metrology preferred

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting lab hardware, or installing new equipment preferred

• Comfortable working on new equipment without well-established procedures

• Possess excellent attention to detail, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills


Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Interest and comfort in working with complex and delicate scientific equipment.
  • Persistence in obtaining precise and reproducible analysis.
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.


Work Environment

Work in a leading electron-beam technology innovator focused on revolutionizing the wafer fab equipment industry with maskless, full-wafer patterning capabilities. Operate in a dynamic environment that aims to scale significantly in the coming years. The position requires flexibility and adaptability in working with new equipment and procedures.



Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Clara, California.

Compensation:$140000

Contact Information

Email: mattcraig@actalentservices.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Wafer Fabrication
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Metrology
Sample Preparation
Optics
Cathode Ray (Electromagnetism)
Image Analysis
Image Resolution
Scale (Map)
Light Microscopes

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