Science & Engineering Associate - Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF)

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview

The Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) is an ISO-5 cleanroom with a dedicated toolset for the R&D and at-scale production of superconducting devices and sensors with high uniformity, complexity, yield, and reproducibility. In addition to a specialized toolset on 150mm wafers, the DMF also includes necessary capabilities for post-fabrication metrology, room-temperature and cryogenic characterization, and validation of functionality and performance of devices produced at the DMF. The facility is envisioned to support DOE mission science by enabling collaborative research across universities, labs and industry in quantum information science and fundamental physics.

DMF is seeking enthusiastic and hands-on candidates who will be supporting DMF cleanroom facilities. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical support in all aspects of the DMF operation, with the aim to maintain the facilities to ensure maximizing DMF cleanroom up-time.

Responsibilities

The following items reflect the most important tasks associated with the position. The list is not complete and may change as the role evolves with time.

• Conduct daily cleanroom inspections to ensure that the workplace is safe and fit for purpose
• Assist in maintenance for facilities such as filter replacement for process cooling water, and vacuum pump oil changes
• Interface with service vendors for facilities such as ultra-pure water (UPW) system and acid waste neutralization system
• Support SLAC safety teams for documentation related to DMF operation
• Maintain and upkeep records relevant to work tasks performed
• Contribute to continuous on-the-job-training
• Source parts required for lab equipment repairs, installations, etc., following guidance by supervisors
• Support DMF cleanroom operation in a safe and pleasant work environment
• Assist in tool installation
  
  

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed term position with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular continuing position contingent on project funding and business needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate of completion in a related engineering or related scientific discipline and three years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant experience
• General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work
• Ability to write clear documentation
• Experience with software applications, systems, or programs relevant for the job
• Hands-on skills and experience in using manual and power tools
• Proven awareness of safe work practices
• Ability to creatively solve engineering problems within SLAC safety guideline
• Ability to communicate, liaise, and work with staff and outside vendors
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
  
  

SLAC Employee Competencies

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full time.
  
  

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
  
  

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Classification Title: Science & Engineering Associate 1

Grade: I

Job code: 4991

Duration: Fixed Term

The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 to $116,993 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.