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Penn State University · 3 months ago

Materials/Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$51K/yr - $82K/yr

2+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a motivated candidate for the role of Engineering Support Specialist within the Electronic Materials and Devices Department. This position involves supporting research and development efforts in electronic materials processing, characterization, and semiconductor device fabrication, among other responsibilities.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Preparing samples (e.g., cutting, lapping, polishing, etc.)

Characterizing materials and devices (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, electrical testing, etc.)

Performing device processing steps (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition, etc.)

Configuring furnaces/reactors and hardware for vacuum systems

Running furnaces/reactors and monitoring materials growth/synthesis processes

Performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Analyzing data and communicating results

Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment

Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed

Inspect, test, and calibrate parts and equipment as directed

Evaluate the selection of materials, and components based on operational and performance specifications

Assess and identify system faults, and adjust and repair as directed

Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering, compiling, and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field

May work as part of a test project support team, including selected task leadership roles, in the laboratory, or in the field

May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation

Qualification

Materials characterizationSample preparationDevice processingVacuum systemsSemiconductor materialsCAD softwareLaboratory safetyTeam environmentMicrosoft OfficeCommunication

Required

Background knowledge of sample preparation methods (e.g., cutting, lapping, polishing, etc.)

Background knowledge of materials characterization methods (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, etc.)

Understanding of laboratory safety practices (e.g., PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal, etc.)

Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes

Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint

Good communication skills

Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment

Associate Degree

4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Engineering Support Specialist - Advanced Professional)

2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Engineering Support Specialist - Intermediate Professional)

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply