Post Bachelor
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists working to advance nondestructive defect
detection metrology for advanced semiconductor packaging by developing reference artifacts and
benchmark datasets. The candidate will also contribute to sample preparation and to making
destructive (e.g., FIB/SEM) and nondestructive measurements (e.g., XCT). The candidate will contribute
to the development of reference artifacts. The candidate may contribute to designing CAD models,
running X-ray computed tomography (XCT) simulations, and performing XCT reconstructions to generate
datasets. The candidate will support the development of a Python script or package to automate these
processes as needed. The datasets will be used to evaluate defect detection and image segmentation
algorithms, including those based on deep learning principles. The incumbent will analyze the resulting
measurements, perform image processing, and extract meaningful information to support the research
goals outlined in the experiment plan. They will organize the measured and analyzed datasets for
publication and communicate with the team.
Research Engineering Technician (CHIPS Funded Project: Nondestructive defect detection metrology for advanced semiconductor packaging)
- A bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with XCT measurements, reconstruction, and image analysis. Experience with XCT
simulation is a plus. - Experience with sample preparation, FIB, and SEM.
- Experience with the image segmentation process using commercial software or an open-source tool.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to quickly learn and adapt to new fields or techniques
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Prepare samples for focused ion beam or scanning electron microscopy measurements
- Make X-ray computed tomography or laminography measurements
- Design 3D models for simulation, run XCT simulations, carry out XCT reconstruction, and execute
image analysis. - Organize and prepare data sets for publication.
- Presenting results at internal meetings and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
- Ensuring that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise
transmitted to the larger organization.