Process Technician, Thin Films

Highlights

• Run vacuum deposition tools and keep thin-film lab throughput high.
• Own sample prep, characterization, and first-line tool maintenance.
• Help stand up dedicated thin-film lab for autonomous materials discovery.

What they offer

• 6-month contract with potential to extend or convert

Ideal candidate

Hands-on cleanroom operator with 3+ years at deposition tools who loves keeping tools in spec, documenting precisely, and keeping throughput high. Mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and thrives running SOPs while supporting one-off R&D experiments.

Requirements

• 3+ years operating thin-film deposition and/or metrology equipment in fab or R&D environment
• Working knowledge of at least one deposition technique including pump-down, source conditioning and rate troubleshooting
• Sample prep skill with delicate materials – dicing/cleaving, mounting, cross-sectioning and cleaning
• Comfort reading metrology data – thickness maps, film measurements, delamination or particles
• Mechanical aptitude for chamber work, fittings, fasteners and service procedures
• Rigorous documentation habits and attention to detail
• Cleanroom experience with chemical safety and contamination control
• Ability to work independently, prioritize requests and escalate anomalies early