Metrology Engineer (TEM/FIB) – PhD graduates & experienced welcome
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Metrology Engineer (TEM/FIB) – PhD graduates & experienced welcome
Location: Dongtan, South Korea
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Metrology Engineer to join our R&D lab in Dongtan. In this role, you will utilize TEM and FIB tools to support advanced materials analysis and semiconductor R&D. This position is open to both fresh PhD graduates with hands-on experience from academia and experienced professionals with relevant industry background.
If you have worked with TEM or FIB systems, whether in a university lab or professional setting, and are enthusiastic about metrology and process innovation, we’d love to connect with you.
Responsibilities
- Operate and manage TEM and FIB systems for metrology and failure analysis.
- Collaborate with process and R&D engineers to develop new analytical methods and solve technical challenges.
- Build and improve BKMs (Best Known Methods) and recipes with TEM/FIB tools.
- Analyze measurement data and provide insights to support material and process development.
- Maintain equipment, follow 6S practices, and contribute to lab operation excellence.
- Document and share technical findings to enhance metrology workflows.
Qualifications
- PhD in Engineering or a science-related field (Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
- Hands-on experience operating preferably Thermo Fisher TEM or FIB systems in either a research or industry setting
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude toward learning and innovation
- Communication skills in Korean, basic technical reading/writing in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work in a two-shift system (expected hours: Shift A: 07:00–15:30, Shift B: 13:30–22:00)
Preferred
- Industry experience in semiconductor metrology or failure analysis is a plus
- Familiarity with other tools such as XRR, XRD, XRF, or e-beam inspection
- Basic understanding of semiconductor process flow and device fabrication
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