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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are searching for an experienced Materials/Electrical Engineering Technologist to join our Electrical Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This position will directly support research and development (R&D) efforts in the areas of electronic materials processing, testing/characterization, semiconductor device fabrication, sample preparation, polishing, and materials growth/synthesis. EMDD is a vertically integrated lab with key areas of focus including wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, sensors, ceramics, laser processing, and additive manufacturing (AM).

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You Will:

• Sample preparation, including machining, cutting, grinding, etc.

• Prepare material for processing, manage inventory of materials

• Polish substrates/films/materials

• Configuring furnaces/reactors and hardware for vacuum systems

• Running furnaces/reactors and monitoring materials growth/synthesis processes

• Collect/analyze/distribute relevant data in summaries

• Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot as necessary

• Input on technical approaches and processing conditions

• Ensuring equipment is running in a safe manner

• Managing/mentoring other Engineering support staff

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Background knowledge of sample preparation and materials characterization

• Understanding of laboratory safety practices, including PPE, chemical handling, and waste disposal, et

• Basic knowledge of vacuum systems/hardware

• Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes

• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding

• Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Hands-on experience performing crystal and epitaxial growth processes

• Basic knowledge of running high temperature synthesis processes

• CAD software (e