Electrical Materials & Device R&D Technician
Penn State
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Job summary
Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA seeks an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to support EMDD R&D in materials processing, testing, and device fabrication. The role is on-site in State College, requiring strong lab skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Responsibilities include preparing samples, operating furnaces, measuring device performance, and maintaining safety standards.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience in materials characterization and sample preparation.
- Laboratory safety practices including PPE, chemical handling, and waste disposal.
- Ability to maintain detailed documentation and organize work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct materials characterization using microscopy, spectroscopy, and XRD.
- Prepare and polish samples for analysis and device fabrication.
- Operate furnaces/reactors and monitor materials growth/synthesis.
- Perform device fabrication in a cleanroom and electrical characterization.
- Support routine equipment maintenance and safety compliance.
- Provide input on processing conditions and technical approaches.
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Job description
Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) in State College, PA seeks an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to support EMDD R&D in materials processing, testing, and device fabrication. The role is on-site in State College, requiring strong lab skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Responsibilities include preparing samples, operating furnaces, measuring device performance, and maintaining safety standards.
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