Technician III, Technician IV, or Senior Technician I

About the Role

Primary responsibilities include maintenance and support for facilities, utility equipment, and nanofabrication processing equipment. This position requires using technical manuals, online resources, and OEM representatives to maintain equipment with minimal downtime. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cleanliness protocols in a cleanroom facility is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate nanofabrication tools, including thin film deposition, photolithography, metrology, and reactive ion etching tools.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of cleanroom facilities, such as CDA, N2, air handlers, dirty air scrubbers, and fan filter units.
• Work with minimal supervision after training, supporting technicians, contractors, or OEMs on complex equipment interventions.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and quality control personnel on system improvements.
• Demonstrate continuous personal growth in job knowledge and proficiency with different systems.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.
• Work effectively with AggieFab full-time staff and undergraduate student workers.

Requirements

• Technician III: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technician IV: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus two years of related experience.
• Senior Technician I: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Technician III: Basic hands-on experience with nanofabrication tools and cleanroom facilities. Ability to perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance with minimal supervision after training.
• Technician IV: Moderate experience with the above, plus ability to perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance with no supervision after training.
• Senior Technician I: Advanced experience with the above, plus ability to train and guide junior team members, conduct work with discipline, and make strategic decisions about infrastructure management.

About the Department

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, photonics, and semiconductors, with ML/AI integrated into several areas. Located in the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates with healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. It engages with the Army Futures Command and the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus, as well as interdisciplinary partnerships with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, Global Cyber Research Institute, Texas A&M Energy Institute, and Smart Grid Center.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, with prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), including an 8.25% employer contribution.
• Voluntary retirement programs: Tax-Deferred Account 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and educational release time.
• Engineer Your Wellness programs for health and fitness, plus wellness release time for work/life balance.

Work Location: Main Campus – College Station, TX.