Materials Analyst, Microscopy

The Advanced Microscopy team is seeking a Materials Analyst to join our Dual Beam (SEM‑FIB) group in Raleigh, NC. This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role centered on TEM lamella preparation using Dual Beam FIB tools, supporting advanced materials and semiconductor analysis for clients across multiple industries.

The successful candidate will be a strong technical contributor who thrives in a fast‑paced lab environment, enjoys focused tool time, and values producing high‑quality, site‑specific results within defined client timelines.

What You’ll Do

A typical day in this role includes:

Preparing high‑quality, site‑specific TEM lamella using Dual Beam FIB‑SEM systems on novel materials and advanced semiconductor devices.

Performing SEM imaging to support sample navigation, preparation, and quality verification.

Managing multiple client samples, ensuring adherence to internal quality standards and turnaround commitments.

Working closely with your team to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent output.

Collaborating with internal analytical teams and, as needed, clients to understand analysis requirements and standardized procedures.

This role is well‑suited for analysts who prefer focused tool time, hands‑on execution, and technical problem‑solving in a collaborative lab setting.

Work Schedule: Tuesdays to Saturdays, *5pm-2am (*10% evening shift differential will apply)

This position works with companies that deal with defense-related activities and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All considered applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR:

U.S. Citizen

U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. This position is designed for early- to mid-career professionals (BS/MS level) and is not aligned with PhD-level candidates.

Hands‑on experience operating Dual Beam FIB‑SEM systems , OR strong academic / early‑industry exposure with demonstrated capability to independently execute sample preparation workflows.

Working knowledge of electron microscopy principles (SEM/TEM).

General understanding of semiconductor device physics and failure analysis concepts gained through coursework, lab work, or prior industry experience.

Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven lab environment.

What Would Set You Apart

Demonstrated expertise in TEM lamella preparation , including lift‑out and site‑specific techniques.

Advanced SEM imaging experience.

Prior experience supporting high‑throughput or production laboratory environments.

Clear, timely technical communication with internal teams and external clients.

Why This Role

Extensive, uninterrupted hands‑on tool time.

Exposure to a wide range of advanced materials and semiconductor technologies.

A collaborative team culture focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Evening shift structure that supports deep focus and accelerated technical mastery.

Physical Requirements:

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or laboratory to access file cabinets, machinery, equipment etc.

Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).

Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.

Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.

Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork: Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development: Take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity: We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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