Materials / Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a motivated candidate 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 include :

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

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

If filled as Engineering Support Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires : Associate Degree + 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Certifications : None.

If filled as Engineering Support Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires : Associate Degree + 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Certifications : None.

ARL's 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 www.arl.psu.edu

BACKGROUND CHECKS / CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $81,500.00. The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

Salary Structure information and Penn State benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, vacation and sick time, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses / children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page

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