Materials/Electrical Engineering Support Specialist (Located in Freeport, PA)
About the role
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.
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
- Runnning furnaces/reactors and monitoring materials growth/synthesis processes
- Performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Analyzing data and communicating results
Requirements
- 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.)
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment
Qualifications
- Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Skills
- 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.)
Benefits
- Salary range: $51,504.00 - $102,900.00
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Broad retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children
Pay
$51,504.00 - $102,900.00
Schedule
Fully on-site in either State College, PA or Freeport, PA.
Benefits
- Information on Penn State's salary structure
- Competitive benefits package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off
- Tuition discount
Contact Information
For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
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For background checks/clearances, employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
Background checks/clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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