Electronic Materials and Devices Research Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for an experienced Research and Development Engineer to join our Electronic Materials and Devices Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL/Penn State's purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging national problems in support of the Navy, DoD, and Intel communities engineering and technology needs. You will join a team of scientists and engineers performing a wide range of fundamental and applied research and development projects involving semiconductor, optical and piezoelectric materials synthesis, materials characterization, electronic device and sensor fabrication and testing.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Manage Electronic Materials Research projects of small to moderate size and scope, making substantial contributions for determining goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of projects.
• Specify and/or develop material synthesis processes for bulk crystal growth, thin film deposition and ceramics processing.
• Utilize a wide range of characterization methods to assess material semiconductor, optical, surface and structural properties.
• Assist in the development of device/sensor designs and specify and implement nanofabrication processes
• Conduct electrical testing of devices using a wide range of electronic test equipment at cryogenic, room and elevated temperatures.
• Work closely with other engineers, scientists and faculty at Penn State and at DoD customer laboratories to accomplish organizational goals
• Contribute to proposals, prepare reports and presentations in the department related to Electronic Materials Research.
• Mentor entry level R&D engineers, engineering support specialists and undergraduate research assistants in the development of technical, project, and business development skills

This position will be filled at the advanced professional level. Typical requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline, Master's preferred; 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skill and experience includes:

• Knowledge of semiconductor materials, characterization and device fabrication
• Knowledge of structural, chemical and electrical characterization
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a project team

Preferred skills includes:

• Previous hands-on experience with wide bandgap/ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor materials, defect structures and device fabrication.
• Previous hands-on experience with electrical device/sensor characterization
• Experience with all aspects of nanofabrication (lithography, etching, deposition)
• Extensive material characterization experience (SEM, EDS, XRD, Raman, FTIR, Interferometry, AFM)
• Chemi-Mechanical Polishing (CMP) experience
• Prior leadership of scientists, engineers, technicians and students in a research setting
• Knowledge of chemical vapor deposition, liquid phase crystal growth methods, material evaporation/sputtering methods.
• Knowledge and extensive experience with cleanroom procedures.
• Knowledge of ceramic materials processing and characterization

Your working location will be full on-site, located in State College, PA. Some off-site travel will be required.

Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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