MKS Inc.

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A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scientist you will support advanced materials characterization and failure analysis in our Technology Center in Yokohama. The role focuses on nanoscale and microscale analysis of plated coatings, interconnects, surface finishes, and metallurgical structures using FIB-SEM and complementary analytical techniques.
You will work closely with R&amp;D, application engineers and customer support teams to manage customer requests like characterization of plating performance, coating integrity and process-related defects.
Your responsibilities include:
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<li>Operate the Focused Ion Beam (FIB) tool and connected instruments, such as EDX and EBSD as well as lamella preparation</li>
<li>Perform sample preparation, and analyses using Materials Science methods</li>
<li>Prepare reports and archive results according to established standards</li>
<li>Optimize and develop new sample preparation techniques and new application methods</li>
<li>Develop automated digital evaluation routines</li>
<li>Manage customer requests and coordinate efficient work scheduling to ensure optimal utilization of FIB resources</li>
<li>Build a collaborative relationship with your colleagues in the business units and become the go-to person for developing coating processes and analysing trouble shootings.</li>
<li>Close cooperation with the ww FIB teams, especially with the Berlin team</li>
<li>Provide technical consulting and training to customers, application team and R&amp;D</li>
<li>Conduct analyses in the presence of customers</li>
<li>Identify and engage external cooperation partners, and manage outgoing requests, for example TEM</li>
<li>Maintain laboratory documentation, quality assurance, and safety compliance in the area of responsibility.</li>
<li>Ensure operational readiness of laboratory equipment and coordinate service technicians</li>
<li>Ensure the confidentiality of the information</li>
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Skills You Bring:
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<li>Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science / Metallurgy / Surface Engineering / Nanotechnology or related discipline</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with metallographic preparation, microscopy, FIB-SEM systems and materials characterization techniques in PCB plating or Semiconductor industry</li>
<li>Profound understanding of crystallography, metallic coatings, surface analysis, failure analysis methodologies</li>
<li>Strong analytical and technical skills in statistical data evaluation and reporting.</li>
<li>Strong English language skills, both written and verbal</li>
<li>Team player with excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Professional and appropriate conduct in various situations</li>
<li>Careful, detail-oriented working style</li>
<li>Flexible and able to work under pressure</li>
<li>Willingness to work in shifts</li>
<li>Willingness to travel domestically and internationally</li>
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