Nanofabrication Process Engineer: EBL & Cleanroom

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a 1-year full-time Process Engineer: Nanofabrication at the Sydney Nano Foundry. You will provide technical support in nanofabrication, maintain specialised equipment, and help enable cutting-edge research in a collaborative cleanroom.

You will work with researchers, students and staff, oversee operations, ensure safety, and contribute to development of fabrication capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, nanotechnology or related discipline.
• Experience supporting research in a cleanroom, nanofabrication facility or similar.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting advanced micro- and nanofabrication equipment, ideally including electron beam lithography.
• Experience designing, conducting and supporting experimental research and process development.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety and WHS requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to researchers and facility users in nanofabrication projects.
• Operate, maintain and optimise nanofabrication equipment, including electron beam lithography systems.
• Develop, document fabrication processes, workflows and experimental protocols.
• Train and assess users in safe operation of cleanroom equipment.
• Oversee day-to-day cleanroom operations, maintenance, inventory management and waste disposal.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements through risk assessments and procedures.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Electron beam lithography

Process development

Experimental research

Safety and WHS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, nanotechnology or related discipline

Tools

Electron beam lithography systems

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a 1-year full-time Process Engineer: Nanofabrication at the Sydney Nano Foundry. You will provide technical support in nanofabrication, maintain specialised equipment, and help enable cutting-edge research in a collaborative cleanroom.

You will work with researchers, students and staff, oversee operations, ensure safety, and contribute to development of fabrication capabilities.