Materials/Electrical Engineering Support SpecialistThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University • University Park, TX, US

Materials / Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University • University Park, TX, US

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Materials / Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

The Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of an Engineering Support Specialist. This position will directly support research and development (R&D) efforts in the areas of electronic materials processing, characterization / testing, semiconductor device fabrication, sample preparation, polishing, and / or materials growth / synthesis.

Responsibilities include :

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

Additional responsibilities for higher-level positions include :

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

Required skills / experience include :

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

Preferred skills / experience include :

Hands-on experience preparing samples

Hands-on experience using materials characterization tools

Hands-on experience using device processing equipment

Basic knowledge of vacuum systems / hardware

Basic knowledge of semiconductor materials and devices

Experience using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Engineering Specialist • University Park, TX, US