MUSiC Epi Process Engineer III

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Closing Date:

02/03/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers and ScientistsNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

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As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

MUSiC Facility Employees of Job Duties:The MUSiC Epi Process Engineer III will be primarily responsible for the creation of processes and integration of those processes into the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC Fab) at the University of Arkansas. It supports research intended to develop low volume production and R&D prototyping for purposes of advancing the state of the art as well as being compatible with the needs of industrial advancement in the field. This is a multidisciplinary position that covers several processing modules and must work with other functional areas such as design integration and product development. This position will answer directly to the MUSiC Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

The Epi Process Engineer III requires expertise in growing high-purity epitaxial layers on SiC wafers. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of progressive hands-on experience in SiC epitaxial process development and manufacturing with demonstrated expertise in establishing stabilizing and scaling high-purity epitaxial growth processes suitable for advanced power and RF device applications.

This job will require the supervision of employes as the MUSiC team grows.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. in Physics Chemistry Electrical Chemical Engineeringor related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least 15 years of semiconductor experience in processing epitaxial growth on SiC and safety procedures experience

• Experience identifying and resolving issues using FMEA or 8D

• Experience in supervised processes to ensure quality output

• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics Chemistry Electrical Chemical Engineeringor related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least 15 years of industry or academic experience having multi-disciplinary responsibilities in areas such as process integration process development or laboratory management

• Experience in working with all areas of unit processing

• Experience working with equipment maintenance and knowledge of the necessary tools such that tools and processes are qualified when in production mode

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position availability of funding and satisfactory job performance.

$131336 - Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusThomas White Chief Technology Officer for MUSiC

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes