Process Engineer

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to support cutting-edge nanoscale technology initiatives. This role involves providing technical expertise and ensuring the optimal operation of sophisticated scientific equipment in a state-of-the-art facility. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting research and development efforts while maintaining safety standards. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and excellence in engineering, where your contributions will significantly impact the future of technology and research. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tax Advantaged Savings Accounts

Participation in Pension Fund

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience required.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation and user training.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining lab processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in research and development.
• Design and maintain scientific equipment for research.
• Ensure a safe environment and monitor safety practices.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Interpersonal Skills

Scientific Instrumentation Training

Maintenance and Calibration

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Physics

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science

Job description

Job Summary:

This position is in the Wisconsin Centers for Nanoscale Technology, Nanoscale Fabrication Center, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The center is a 10,000 sf cleanroom facility for nanoscale fabrication that supports a broad range of research by students, staff, faculty and industrial clients with interest in micro and nano fabrication and device development. The position will primarily support plasma etch and lithography process development and monitoring for our userbase, but may also be required to support other process technologies (deposition, packaging, wet chemistry, etc.)

Responsibilities:
Provides technical expertise in a research, development, or scientific program. Develops, modifies, adapts, and may design equipment to create unique systems in support of research, development, or instruction, involving, but not limited to, the disciplines of electronics, mechanical/thermal systems, optics, and/or computers.

• 25% Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals


• 5% Develops, integrates, tests, modifies, and may design sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives


• 20% Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation


• 20% Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students


• 5% Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients


• 10% Supports troubleshooting efforts to define and resolve problems


• 5% Facilitates the billing process


• 5% Maintain and support the operations of the Center


• 5% Make the center a safe environment for everyone. Monitor researchers for safe practices and enforce safety policies. Monitor the facility for unsafe conditions and rectify them

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science

Qualifications:

Required:
- Minimum of 10 years experience in an engineering role
- Experience training users on scientific instrumentation
- Experience with equipment and instrument installation, maintenance and calibration
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work well in a team

Preferred:
- Experience in development of instructional materials and process documentation
- Experience designing and running experiments using sound scientific methods and the ability to interpret the data using statistical analysis.
- Excellent organizational skills for maintaining processes, procedures and laboratory work areas in a professional manner.
- A strong commitment to continuous improvement of processes, procedures, equipment and methods.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $66,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Additional Information:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Please click on the Apply Now button to start the application process. To apply for this position, you will need to upload your cover letter and resume. Please outline relevant experiences and qualifications as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications noted in this job posting.

Contact:

Samantha Pegelow
[e-mail]
608-262-4821
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Instrumentation Tech II(RE051)

Department(s):

A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/NANO FABRICATION CTR

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

313983-AS

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