Description
Eurofins EAG’s Advanced Microscopy group is seeking a skilledScientistto support our analytical services including Electron Microscopy and Atom Probe. We work with leading-edge technology companies across a wide range of industries, helping to design and manufacture the electronics of tomorrow. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, research-driven environment focused on precision and innovation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Scientist to join our Milpitas team and contribute to high-impact analytical services. You’ll play a key role in customer interaction, specimen preparation, data collection, and analysis to support our clients.
A typical day will consist of multiple activities, including:
Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality analysis to clients.
Prepare TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) and APT (Atom Probe Tomography) specimens using FIB (Focused Ion Beam).
Operate CAMECA LEAP for data acquisition and data analysis using AP Suite6 software.
Perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Coordinate with equipment vendors to minimize downtime.
Conduct data processing and reporting.
Document and report analytical findings clearly and accurately.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams on integrated microscopy projects.
This position works with companies that deal with defense-related activities and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All considered applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR:
- U.S. Citizen
- U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”)
- Political Asylee or Refugee
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, *5:00 PM – 2:00 AM *(+10% shift differential will apply)
Requirements
- MS or PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field.
- MUST HAVE minimum 2 years of experience on specimen preparation using APT, FIB and TEM.
- Skilled in handling delicate, chip-sized samples with precision tools.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skilled with APT data analysis using customized coding programs.
- Experience with CAMECA LEAP instrument.
- Familiarity with automated specimen fabrication using FIB/SEM systems.
- Experience and knowledge with semiconductor technologies and processes.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or laboratory to access file cabinets, machinery, equipment etc.
- Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
- Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
- Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
Eurofins EAG Laboratories is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.
