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Battelle · 1 month ago

Junior Semiconductor Materials Engineer

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that delivers critical services for clients across various sectors. They are seeking a Junior Semiconductor Materials Engineer to work on integrated circuit security solutions, focusing on semiconductor device forensics and materials characterization in a collaborative lab environment.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Battelle Cyber Trust and Assurance team working on state-of-the-art integrated circuit security solutions ranging from design, verification, and testing of electronic devices, integrated circuits, and embedded systems

Support semiconductor device forensics through chemical processing and materials characterization

Responsible for the safe operation of laboratory equipment including acid, solvent, base, and other hazardous chemical systems

Identify and articulate the strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and problem approaches during technical discussions

Work with internal stakeholders to support the preparation of presentations and reports. May be called on to provide input, perform demonstrations, or present on assigned tasks during customer meetings

Prioritize and complete assignments with mentoring from senior staff

Qualification

Semiconductor device sample preparationPhysical failure analysis techniquesMaterials characterizationSemiconductor characterization techniquesDevice physics knowledgeDigitalAnalog circuit prototypingPython programmingIntellectual curiosityBench skillsReverse engineeringLaboratory management

Required

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field of study and (2-5) years of experience; a Master's degree in a relevant field and (0-2) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field

Hands on experience in semiconductor device sample preparation (i.e.- sectioning, polishing, depackaging, delayering, plasma etching, wet chemical processing)

Experience in the following semiconductor physical failure analysis techniques for materials characterization, electrical, and/or structural characterization: focused ion beam (FIB), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), light microscopy

Intellectual curiosity and a passion for science and technology

Must be a US Citizen and be willing and able to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Preferred

Master's degree with (2) or more years equivalent work experience in one of the following fields: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field

Experience in the following semiconductor characterization techniques: energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray computed tomography (XCT)

Familiarity with semiconductor and device physics, integrated circuits, and/or microelectronics hardware

Experience in tool maintenance, repairs, and laboratory management/safety oversight

Strong bench skills, including digital and analog circuit prototyping, application-specific test & measurement instrument design

Experience in reverse engineering, verification and validation, and/or device processing for fabrication of integrated circuits

Experience designing, constructing, and automating custom test instrumentation

Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or C# for engineering solutions

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.