University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 day ago
Senior Cleanroom Engineer
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access and fuel innovation. The Senior Cleanroom Engineer supports the daily technical operation and maintenance of equipment in the Nanofabrication and Device Fabrication cleanrooms, collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to maximize research output.
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Responsibilities
Ensures daily operation of all lab equipment in the clean rooms, with major pieces including but not limited to, evaporator, sputter, plasma etchers, plasma and atomic layer deposition tools, wafer bonders, mask aligner, chemical and acid hoods, inspection and metrology tools, roll-to-roll (R2R) and bench top coating and printing lines
Develops and maintains fabrication processes, such as etching, lithography, and vapor deposition, utilizing cleanroom equipment to support grant and industry research projects
Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for the clean room facilities and provides preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
Troubleshoots and coordinates with technical services of tool vendors for equipment services and repairs in the event of equipment malfunctions, minimizing the equipment downtime
Develops standard operating procedures and trains users on using the cleanroom equipment
Performs hands-on maintenance work in cleanroom environment complying with all gowning requirements
May participate in discussions with Faculty and other users around capabilities and servicing needs. Engages with vendors and other service providers as required. May also participate in planning activities around new equipment procurements and advises on equipment end-of-life processes
Ensures the clean room facility complies with the University general health and safety standards, local environmental safety standards and appropriate quality assurance standards
Stays current with technological development and suggests purchase of new equipment, negotiates technical specifications and price for new instruments purchase, and supervises the installation of the instruments
Responds promptly and appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with more than five (5) years of relevant professional experience required, OR an associate degree with more than eight (8) years of experience OR a high school diploma with more than ten (10) years of equivalent industry experience in a related technical environment
Relevant experience should include a minimum five (5) years of experience in cleanroom operation and tool maintenance
Experience with vacuum pumps, chillers, high vacuum systems, pressurized gas distribution systems, compressors, and related valves, regulators, and hardware
Excellent communication skills, the interpersonal ability to liaise effectively with staff, students, contractors and industrialists at all levels
Sufficient IT skills of utilizing online laboratory and equipment management systems to deliver an efficient service is required. Hands on ability with graphical user interfaces for equipment
Environmental Health and Safety laboratory safety training
Laboratory hazardous waste management
Preferred
M.S. in related field
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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