Part-Time Engineering Technologist

We are seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of a Part-Time Engineering Technologist to join the Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

About the role

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. EMDD is a vertically integrated lab with key areas of focus including wide/ultrawide bandgap (WBG/UWBG) semiconductors, sensors, ceramics, laser processing, and additive manufacturing (AM).

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples
• Perform Chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP)
• Perform Materials characterization, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction
• Perform Electrical characterization and device testing
• Analyze data and report results
• Research new sample preparation and characterization methods
• Configure furnaces/reactors and hardware for vacuum systems
• Run furnaces/reactors and monitor materials growth/synthesis processes

Requirements

Minimally requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, science, or technology program and no minimum work experience. The selected candidate will primarily work at EMDD’s Laboratory and the Millennium Science Complex (MSC) at Penn State’s University Park campus.

• Background knowledge of sample preparation methods
• Knowledge of materials characterization methods
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices, including 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

Qualifications

Required skills/experience include:

• Hands-on experience using materials characterization tools
• Basic knowledge of vacuum systems/hardware
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor materials and devices
• Experience using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)

Preferred skills/experience include:

• Hands-on experience using materials characterization tools
• Basic knowledge of vacuum systems/hardware
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor materials and devices
• Experience using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)

Skills

The selected candidate should have:

• Background knowledge of sample preparation methods
• Knowledge of materials characterization methods
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices, including 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

Benefits

The position offers:

• Opportunities to work in a dynamic and innovative research environment
• Collaboration with leading experts in the field
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

Pay

The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the department and the individual's availability.

For additional information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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