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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated candidates to fill the role of an Engineering Support Specialist. 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).

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

You Will:

• Preparing samples (e.g. cutting lapping polishing etc.)

• Characterizing materials and devices (e.g. microscopy spectroscopy x-ray diffraction electrical testing etc.)

• Performing device processing steps (e.g. lithography etching deposition etc.)

• Configuring furnaces/reactors and hardware for vacuum systems

• Running furnaces/reactors and monitoring materials growth/synthesis processes

• Performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

• Analyzing data and communicating results

Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:

• Perform assembly operations and fabrication of facility and test equipment

• Provide input to and perform design and layout of standard facility and test equipment as directed

• Inspect test and calibrate parts and equipment as directed

• Evaluate the selection of materials and components based on operational and performance specifications

• Assess and identify system faults and adjust and repair as directed

• Assist senior technical/engineering staff in gathering compiling and archiving test data in the laboratory or in the field

• May work as part of a test project support team including selected task leadership roles in the laboratory or in the field

• May develop and provide documentation for task procedures and process evaluation

Required skills/experience include:

• Background knowledge of sample preparation methods (e.g. cutting lapping polishing etc.)

• Background knowledge of materials characterization methods e.g. microscopy spectroscopy x-ray diffraction etc.)

• Understanding of laboratory safety practices (e.g. 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

Preferred skills/experience include:

• Hands-on experience preparing samples

• Hands-on experience using materials characterization tools

• Hands-on experience using device processing equipment

• Basic knowledge of vacuum systems/hardware

• Basic knowledge of semiconductor materials and devices

• Experience using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD etc.)

Your working location will be fully on-site in either State College PA or Freeport PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

ARLs purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific engineering and technology problems in support of the Navy the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intel Community (IC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at .

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