SEM Technician 3 - US-CA-Fremont (1003), United States
$23,560 - $46,630 USD yearly
Originally posted 19 October 2026 by the employer.
Hands-on imaging of semiconductor structures using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Cross-Section SEM (XSEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS).
About the role
This role supports semiconductor applications using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to image challenging structures. Hands-on work includes Cross-Section SEM (XSEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX), and sample cleaving.
What you'll do
- Support semiconductor applications using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) to image challenging structures. - Image samples at the wafer level, acquiring profile, sidewall, and top-down images using SEM. - Perform Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis and optimize SEM images for a variety of materials. - Contribute to the development of Best Known Methods (BKM) for SEM imaging of new applications. - Perform SEM alignments and correct basic fault conditions on metrology equipment. - Work directly with internal customers to deliver imaging results.
What you'll need
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience, with 2–4 years of related experience. - Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) experience. - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. - Effective written and verbal communication skills in English. - Ability to work a shift-based schedule as required.
Nice to have
- Technical Certificate in a related technical field. - Experience in metrology or related technical areas. - Experience in the semiconductor industry.
Skills: SEM, XSEM, EDS, wafer imaging, metrology equipment
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 53-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Metrology Inspection
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Open roles in category
196
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$160k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lam Research | All employers we track in this specialty (196 roles · 23 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 19 | 196 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 820 | 9979 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 39 d | 53 d (−14 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $160k |
Skills observed across this category: SEM, XSEM, EDS, wafer imaging, metrology equipment
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation · 74 open roles · median 45 d
- Applied Materials · 26 open roles · median 65 d
- Onto Innovation · 21 open roles · median 72 d
- Lam Research (this employer) · 15 open roles · median 48 d
- Micron Technology · 12 open roles · median 44 d
- Entegris · 10 open roles · median 60 d
How we counted: 196 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Metrology Inspection) roles from 23 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 19 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.