Electron Microscopist Materials Analysis Specialist San Jose, CA
Job description
Job Description
DykLaine is looking for an experienced SEM Materials Analyst to join our engineering team. Job functions include the operation and maintenance of: Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Optical Light Microscopes (OLM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), Broad Ion Beam (BIB) Hardness Testers, precision measuring equipment, and a variety of other analysis equipment.
Applicant would be expected to have a firm understanding of applications for the use of microscopy in applications related to materials science and failure analysis. Analysis is routinely performed on Metals of various elemental composition and types (including forgings, castings, welds, dissimilar metallic joining techniques, friction stir welds, rolled sheet, and machined components) Polymers, Ceramics, composites, or combinations of these.
Major clients are semiconductor tool companies and related technology companies, food machinery manufacturers, aerospace, and medical device suppliers working on initial phase research and development, or solving problems via failure analysis and testing.
We are looking for individuals with a degrees in Microscopy, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or other related engineering or science fields. Applicants must be proficient and experienced using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), FIB/SEM and/or Optical Light Microscopes (OLM) to characterize materials mentioned above. Applicants should be comfortable working with other laboratory analysis and samples preparation equipment and/or willing to lean the use of such equipment. You will be expected to perform analysis in the presence of customers either in person or via online methods such as on Microsoft Teams.
As an independent services lab you will work closely with other lab staff, and customers to identify scopes of work and suggest pertinent analysis techniques that will serve the customers’ requirements. You will be required to track job progress, adhere to firm delivery deadlines, and formulate cost estimates for work requested etc.
Company Description
DykLaine LLC is a specialty analytical services lab providing R&D, materials analysis, failure analysis, and specialty testing services to our customers. We serve customers in the semiconductor tool, medical device, printed circuit board, and other materials manufacturing industries. Our analysis assists our customers to provide the next generation of tools to the semiconductor, science and technology sectors.
At DykLane LLC we endeavor to provide services at the crossroads between manufacturing and analysis. Many analytical labs rely on samples to be prepared or sectioned to be microscope ready. We are challenged daily to find novel ways of creating microscopy samples from large or irregular parts while maximizing the cleanliness and integrity of the original sample conditions. This process involves modification of existing tools or finding new ways of using existing tool configurations. To do this we have the in house capability to custom machine fixturing or modifications to analysis tool parts using CAD/CAM and CNC processes.
As a privately owned company we strive to find a good work life balance while meeting the urgent and fixed timelines of our customers.
Education
- Degree and/or certifications in Microscopy, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, or other related engineering or science fields.
Experience
- 3-4 years MINIMUM experience using, aligning, and maintaining Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Focused Ion Beam FIB/SEM to characterize customer or lab prepared samples.
- Able to perform various types of sample preparation including cutting, grinding, mounting, etc.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K
- PTO
- Competitive salary with opportunity for career growth
- Annual company employee trip
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- SEM: 2 years (Required)
- FIB: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
