Surface & Materials Characterization Technician IV

Job description

About our group: Our team at Seagate’s Fremont USA Research Center supports materials, process, and reliability development through surface and nanoscale characterization. We work closely with engineering and failure analysis teams to generate high-quality characterization data that supports product development and issue resolution About the role - you will: - Perform hands-on operation of surface and materials characterization tools, including XPS (ESCA), SEM, AFM, and Candela, following established procedures. - Support engineering, R&D, and failure analysis activities by executing measurements and collecting data on thin films, surfaces, and interfaces. - Assist engineers with sample preparation, measurement setup, and routine data processing. - Perform basic data review and reporting, flagging anomalies or potential issues for further engineering analysis. - Conduct routine tool checks, calibrations, and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment readiness and data quality. - Help troubleshoot common instrument or measurement issues, escalating complex problems to engineers or specialists as needed. - Document work clearly in lab notebooks, tracking systems, and standard report...