What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Engineering Technologist position at The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University?
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. 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).
You will:
Required skills/experience include:
Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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You will:
- 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 monitoring materials growth/synthesis processes
Required skills/experience include:
- 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
- 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.)
Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
- The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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University Park, PA