Universities of Wisconsin · 14 hours ago
Process Engineer
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Instrument Engineer for its Nanoscale Fabrication Center. The role involves providing user training and technical support for instrumentation, ensuring optimal instrument performance, and maintaining a safe environment in the cleanroom facility.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation
Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students
Facilitates the billing process
Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients
Supports troubleshooting efforts to define and resolve problems
Develops, integrates, tests, modifies, and may design sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives
Make the center a safe environment for everyone. Monitor researchers for safe practices and enforce safety policies. Monitor the facility for unsafe conditions and rectify them
Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals
Maintain and support the operations of the Center
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years in semiconductor/device fabrication in a cleanroom environment, which may include experience during post-undergraduate education
Strong background in the use of micro- and nanofabrication techniques, equipment, and clean room protocols
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential requirements
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or an Interdisciplinary Program focused on Micro/Nano device fabrication
Preferred
Experience in student instruction or development of instructional materials
Strong background in lithography, dry etch, and physical vapor deposition
Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of these fabrication techniques: lithography, physical vapor deposition, plasma etch, wet chemistry, horizontal tube furnaces, or LPCVD systems
Experience and expertise in electrical and electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum components as related to semiconductor/device fabrication equipment
More consideration will be given to candidates with experience in maintenance and the repair of semiconductor fabrication tools
Preferred: Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or an Interdisciplinary Program focused on Micro/Nano device fabrication
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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