Electronic Materials & Devices Support Engineer

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 81,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University seeks an Engineering Support Specialist to support research activities in electronic materials processing and semiconductor device fabrication. The role includes preparing samples, characterizing materials, and performing device processing steps in a collaborative lab environment.

Candidates should have an associate degree with relevant experience and hands-on skills in sample preparation. The position offers a salary range of $51,000 – $81,500, with benefits including health coverage and a tuition discount.

Qualifications

• Background knowledge of sample preparation methods (cutting, lapping, polishing).
• Background knowledge of materials characterization methods (microscopy, spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction).
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices (PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal).
• Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples (cutting, lapping, polishing).
• Characterize materials and devices (microscopy, spectroscopy).
• Perform device processing steps (lithography, etching).
• Configure furnaces/reactors and monitor materials growth processes.
• Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshoot.
• Analyze data and communicate results.

Skills

Sample preparation methods

Materials characterization methods

Laboratory safety practices

Microsoft Office

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree with relevant experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Penn State University seeks an Engineering Support Specialist to support research activities in electronic materials processing and semiconductor device fabrication. The role includes preparing samples, characterizing materials, and performing device processing steps in a collaborative lab environment.

Candidates should have an associate degree with relevant experience and hands-on skills in sample preparation. The position offers a salary range of $51,000 – $81,500, with benefits including health coverage and a tuition discount.