Materials & Devices Engineering Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to assist in research and development activities in electronic materials and devices. This role involves preparing samples, characterizing materials, and performing device processing steps.

Applicants should possess an associate degree and have relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary range between $51,000 and $81,500, health coverage, and tuition discounts for employees and families.

Qualifications

• Background knowledge of sample preparation methods.
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples through cutting, lapping, and polishing.
• Characterize materials and devices using microscopy and spectroscopy.
• Run furnaces and monitor materials growth/synthesis processes.

Skills

Sample preparation methods

Materials characterization methods

Laboratory safety practices

Microsoft Office proficiency

Good communication skills

Ability to maintain organized notes

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Device processing equipment

CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to assist in research and development activities in electronic materials and devices. This role involves preparing samples, characterizing materials, and performing device processing steps.

Applicants should possess an associate degree and have relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary range between $51,000 and $81,500, health coverage, and tuition discounts for employees and families.