Research Engineer - Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory
University of Illinois

Research Engineer

Holonyak Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory
The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois seeks a Research Engineer in Urbana, IL. Duties: Facilitate research efforts being conducted in a cleanroom laboratory environment and specifically with responsibility for optical lithography training and equipment maintenance. Develop process recipes for optical lithography, perform process troubleshooting, and advise students on optical lithography process development.

• Operate, maintain, and repair optical lithography equipment including spinners, mask aligners, and flood exposure systems.

• Operate, maintain, and repair sputter and e-Beam evaporation equipment.

• Identify, isolate, and eliminate leaks in gas delivery and vacuum equipment.

• Provide knowledgeable guidance on the daily use of equipment.

• Train students in the use of the lab and equipment, including formulation and distribution of suitable written instruction sets, and preparation/delivery of presentations to groups on the topic of process development, process control, and safe laboratory practices.

• Work with vendors for technical assistance and support.

• Work with equipment engineers on new equipment installations and assist with startup and acceptance testing.

• Assume additional appropriate related research duties to further the mission of the laboratory.

Requirements: Bachelor's in Engineering or related field. Two years of experience as an engineer working in cleanroom laboratory environment including responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and operation of lithography and thin-film equipment. Understanding of electrical and mechanical schematics and skilled at diagnosing and repairing electromechanical systems and instrumentation. Full-time.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information: Applications should be submitted by visiting http://jobs.illinois.edu . The application package should include the following: a) cover letter, b) resume, and c) names/contact information for three references, all in a single PDF file as an upload in the "CV/Resume" section. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Amy Meharry at amym@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1013622
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu