Research Engineer II - Texas A&M Engineering : Job Details

Job TitleResearch Engineer IIAgencyTexas A&M EngineeringDepartmentElectrical EngineeringProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionWhy work for Texas A&M Engineering?Who we areTexas 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 DescriptionPurpose: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 optimization of processes for a broad suite of nanofabrication tools in AggieFab. The equipment includes electron beam lithography, photolithography, thin film deposition (PVD, CVD, and ALD), 3D printing, wafer bonding, reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE and DRIE), metrology, electroplating, chemical mechanical polishing, 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 and BioMEMS processing.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 researchers and undergraduate student workers in the operation of tools.
• 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 Engineering, Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

What is helpful:

• Hands-on experience optimizing lithography (spin coaters, mask aligners, and ebeam and maskless lithography) tools and processes.
• Masters or Ph.D. in relevant engineering field.
• Significant experience in academic or semiconductor fab.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with a variety of nanofabrication tools.
• Working knowledge of other general wafer fab operations.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate continuous personal pursuit to increasing job knowledge and proficiency with different systems.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Work well with AggieFab full-time staff members and undergraduate student workers.

Other Requirements:

• 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:

• Main Campus - College Station, TX.

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

Helpful Applicant InformationRequired 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 high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.