Foundry Engineer
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Fayetteville, GA - USA
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Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
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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The Foundry Engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design build integrate and maintain automated fabrication systems focusing on developing software for existing systems supporting the ongoing integration of new automation capabilities. This role combines hands-on engineering system integration and software control development to enable reliable production-grade quantum device fabrication workflows. This role will play a critical part in finalizing and operationalizing robotic automation systems enabling reproducible high-throughput quantum device fabrication within a shared user facility.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement software-based control frameworks for existing automated machinery and robotics systems
Collaborate with Foundry staff students and other users to design implement and maintain research tools and automated fabrication systems
Troubleshoot and optimize integrated hardware/software systems to meet production and quality goals
Provide training and technical support to facility users and staff
Continuously evaluate and improve systems to enhance reliability safety and throughput
Ensure systems comply with safety standards and operational protocols in a research laboratory setting
Support and guide students and researchers using foundry systems
Occasional travel to partner institutions (e.g. Montana State University University of Utah) may be required for collaboration and system integration.
This is a one year appointment renewable based on the need for the position availability of funding and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.
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.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Robotics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related field
At least four to seven years of experience in robotics automation or autonomous systems
Strong programming skills in Python with experience in control systems automation or robotics software
Experience with JavaScript/HTML for user interfaces and Git-based version control workflows
Demonstrated experience integrating hardware and software in complex robotic or automation environments
Hands-on experience with system debugging troubleshooting and deployment in lab or field settings
Familiarity with robotic subsystems (e.g. mobility platforms robotic arms grippers sensors safety systems embedded electronics)
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to evolving technical requirements
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Experience in research lab environments user facilities or shared instrumentation settings
Experience with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks Fusion 360) and mechanical system design
Background in semiconductor cleanroom or advanced manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience mentoring students and overseeing their work
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This position is a Designated Research Positionand is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicants background and if required conduct an additional review of that background information.
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position availability of funding and satisfactory job performance.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
