NIST is seeking a Semiconductor Characterization Engineer to advance the development of cutting-edge characterization tools used to improve the development and fabrication of advanced chips in the US semiconductor industry. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
NIST's Material Measurement Laboratory conducts measurement science research to benefit industries based in the chemical, biological, and material sciences, and contributes technical expertise to the development of standards. Within this division, the Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Group conducts research and develops metrology to advance, promote, and ensure robust and quantitative microscopy and microanalysis. As a Semiconductor Characterization Engineer, you will: Plan research on APT applied to semiconductor metrology Produce specimens for analysis Perform APT measurements Communicate APT methods, standards, and results
This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
alyssa.silvas@nist.gov
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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