Engineering Technician II

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of the Cleanroom Research Laboratory, the Engineering Technician will perform equipment preventative maintenance & repairs, equipment improvements, equipment upgrades, and equipment installation.

The Engineering Technician will work with other cleanroom staff to support the daily operation and maintenance of the laboratory.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting and troubleshooting instrument issues related to chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma day etch equipment and other semiconductor equipment as needed.

The candidate will also be assisting in interactions with students, faculty and research scientists to identify Cleanroom capability requirements to support ongoing and future research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and one year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience Preferred Education

• A.A.S. degree in engineering, trade, or other technical discipline and or related experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of semiconductor equipment.

Preferred Experience

• Practical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, math, and computers.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and ability to learn the operational concepts of systems and how to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to solve more complex operational and system problems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts, and cause and effect diagrams.
• Must be detail-oriented, have effective communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, and must be detail-oriented, a problem solver as well as a decision maker.
• Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take ownership and support operation and maintenance of various CVD systems such as LPCVD, PECVD, and plasma etch tools (semiconductor, dielectric and metal etch).
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance & repairs, equipment upgrades, and equipment installation.
• Improve equipment / system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive downtimes.
• Monitor and analyze all related data to improve and maintain tool performance and address all tool related issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers / vendors for service and repairs, University facilities team as needed.
• Train internal and external users on CVD and plasma etch equipment as needed.
• Work with process engineers to establish SOPs.
• Create instrument operation manual as needed to help users navigate complex instruments.
• Assist in the start-up of new tools and other activities as needed to sustain the operation of Cleanroom.
• Adhere to, support, and implement policies set forth by University safety and compliance team.

Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes :

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental / Vision / AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options approved by department

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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