Research Engineer II

Job Title

Research Engineer II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Electrical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan / College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose :

The Research Engineer II, under the management of the AggieFab Laboratory Manager, will be responsible for nanofabrication tool management and process development tasks in support of AggieFab, the main nanofabrication cleanroom facility at Texas A&M University.

This role will involve the operation, development, and process optimization for a broad suite of nanofabrication tools in AggieFab. The AggieFab installed base includes electron beam lithography, photolithography, thin film deposition (electroplating, PVD, CVD, and ALD), 3D printing, wafer bonding, reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE and DRIE), metrology, and advanced analysis (dual-beam FIB) tooling. This role will also involve participating in micro / nanofabrication projects that TAMU principal investigators and external customers are engaged in, including MEMS, BioMEMS, microfluidic, and semiconductor devices.

Responsibilities :

Developing suitable recipes to achieve optimum results from the process tools for various AggieFab customer research projects.

Executing staff runs for academic and industrial customers and preparing detailed reports.

Establishing standard operating and training procedures.

Maintaining stable operation of tools under their purview by performing periodic control runs and obtaining inputs from the user base.

Training academic and industrial users in the operation of tools.

Training and supervising undergraduate student workers.

Working with tool vendors in developing tool operations and performance enhancements.

Establishing preventative maintenance programs and / or working with tool manufacturers to troubleshoot problems and achieve a high up-time for the user base.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Need :

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two year of related experience

What is Helpful : Master's degree

Doctorate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Familiarity with a variety of nanofabrication tools.

Working knowledge of chemical mechanical polishing, flip-chip bonding, and 2.5D / 3D heterogeneous integration.

Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate continuous personal pursuit to increasing job knowledge and proficiency with different systems.

Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to work well with AggieFab full-time staff members and undergraduate student workers.

Other Requirements :

• The Research Engineer II may experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching; climbing ladders and stairs of various heights; lifting equipment; and be exposed to noisy environments.

Work Location :

About Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML / AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test-beds available at the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas' robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to :

Competitive health benefits.

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.

Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.

Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.

Tuition assistance : https : / / engineering.tamu.edu / information / esac / educational-assistance-programs.html

Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work / life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application :

Resume / CV

Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor / former supervisor.

Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy :

Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.

Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.

Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.

Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.