Senior/ Principal Laboratory Support Technologist, Optical/ Electrical Characterizations - Onsite

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We are seeking an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist to join our team in conducting advanced research on optical and electrical characterization of semiconductor materials and devices. Are you passionate about exploring the properties of semiconductors and ensuring the highest safety standards in a laboratory environment? If so, this position offers you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology to perform optical and electrical material and device evaluation, thereby contributing to the development of innovative semiconductor solutions. Your work will play a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of device performance and reliability.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Collaborate with technical staff to perform optical characterization using photoluminescence and other methods.
• Conduct electrical characterization of semiconductor devices.
• Maintain and update safety documentation to ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures for characterization techniques.
• Support general lab operation tasks (e.g., keeping supplies stocked and maintaining test capabilities).
• Analyze data and present findings in reports and at technical meetings.

Due to the nature of the work, this candidate must be able to work onsite.

$74,700 - $144,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Associates degree in relevant field, or 4 years of equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience with optical characterization techniques, particularly photoluminescence.
• Experience with electrical characterization methods for semiconductor devices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance.

• Experience with laser systems and optical measurement equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety standards.
• Familiarity with on-wafer probe stations and the Keysight B1505A semiconductor parameter analyzer.
• Experience with optical table configurations and general knowledge of continuous wave (CW) and pulsed laser operations.
• Experience with semiconductor packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven capability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB and Python).
• Ability to become certified in pressure system installation and maintenance as well as electrical equipment assessment and certification.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team environment.

The Semiconductor Material and Device Sciences Department 1873 is engaged in compound semiconductor physics and device research, with parallel, complementary efforts in fundamental science and novel device technologies, within 1800, the Center for Material, Physical, and Chemical sciences. One of several current focus areas is III-Nitride based materials and devices for power electronics and other applications, which has enormous short- and long-term potential for Sandias national security missions. Other ongoing efforts include radiation effects and defect spectroscopy, blue and UV optoelectronics, optical metamaterials and associated devices, novel device concepts generally, and magnetic materials.

The department's research utilizes staff expertise in experimental and theoretical semiconductor physics, state-of-the-art micro- and nano-fabrication, and advanced materials and device characterization and modeling. It partners closely with other organizations, including the Advanced Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials Department 1876, other departments in Centers 1300, 5200, 8800, and elsewhere within Sandia, as well as university and industry collaborators throughout the world. The department makes use of state-of-the-art growth and fabrication facilities associated with MESA (Sandia's Microsystems Engineering, Science, and Applications complex); scientific facilities at CINT (the joint Sandia / Los Alamos Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies); and staff laboratories with specialized characterization equipment.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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