Equipment Automation Engineer

Full time

Maximum pay: $120,000.00 USD Annual

About the role

The Advanced Electronics and Photonics (AEP) Core Facility seeks a qualified candidate for an Equipment Automation Engineer position. The candidate will mainly focus on interfacing AEP Core’s equipment offerings with a manufacturing execution system (MES) software system and implementing the adaptive patterning software. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will interact with individuals responsible for areas such as device physics, deposition, etching, photolithography, packaging, and electrical test to ensure robust wafer packaging processes that meet precise physical and electrical requirements for customers. Customer service is integral to this role, requiring direct interaction with students, faculty, and other professionals. This position is funded by the DoD and requires candidates to meet the definition of a US person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 and 15 C.F.R. 772.1.

Responsibilities

• Implement adaptive patterning process software.
• Implement MES software with AEP Core’s existing and future equipment and integrate and automate statistical process control (SPC) data collection and analysis.
• Recommend, scope, and assist in the procurement and installation of future equipment and equipment upgrades for the Core.
• Cross-train in other areas to provide backup and assistance as needed.
• Write procedures to help staff and other users safely operate equipment, the MES software, the Adaptive Patterning process, and other software/automation systems.
• Ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Communicate clearly and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Skill in communicating technical ideas in a positive and patient manner.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of engineering or related experience including responsibility for MES incorporation; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Demonstrated understanding of the operation and maintenance of MES software and statistical analysis of data.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Computer knowledge used for documentation and analysis.
• Demonstrated strong software aptitude. Previous LabView experience is a plus.
• IT system experience such as equipment automation, SECS/GEM interfacing, and program/project management.

Working Environment

ASU is an inclusive enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. Flexible work options may include:

• Alternative work schedules such as four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work (minimum of 60% of the regular workweek at the primary ASU work location).
• Remote work (less than 60% of the regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location).

Standard working conditions include:

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Regular use of a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, and resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

For research positions:

• Regular activities require the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, manage conflict, interact in a team environment, and communicate effectively.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and laboratory, subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position and operating computer and office productivity machinery.
• Frequently moves up to 25 pounds for various needs.
• Wear personal protective equipment before entering laboratories such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, closed-toe shoes, and respirator.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Sick leave and holidays.
• ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• State and optional retirement plans.
• Access to ASU recreation and cultural activities.

To estimate the value of your total compensation, visit ASU Compensation Estimator.

Location

Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe