Lab Technician - Physical and Failure Analysis

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Technician – Physical Characterization and Failure Analysis. Location: Albany, New York, United States. Job Type: Entry-Level, Full-Time, Shift-Based

Responsibilities:

• Operate transmission electron microscope (TEM), focused ion beam (FIB), optical microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and potentially other tools such as atomic force microscope (AFM) and scanning capacitance microscope (SCM).
• Perform data collection using TEM, STEM, and EDX techniques;
• Fabricate TEM samples using FIB tools;
• Follow instructions from lead engineers and accurately execute test procedures.
• Support lab maintenance and organization, including sorting and storing wafers.
• Understand the basics of semiconductor fabrication environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer use.
• Good spatial awareness and ability to visualize 3D structures from 2D images.
• Manual dexterity to handle small components;
• Basic understanding of physics and chemistry.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Familiarity with basic integrated circuit design and functionality;
• Hands-on experience operating TEM, SEM, FIB, and optical microscopes.

Shift Schedule

This position requires an alternating weekly shift:

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat (7am – 7pm)
• Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thu (7am – 7pm)
  Night shifts (7pm – 7am) are also available on the same days.

Instructions for Application

Submit your application via IBM Careers or LinkedIn. Ensure your resume highlights any hands-on lab experience and microscopy work.