Materials R&D Engineer – Electronic Materials & Devices

Penn State University; State College, Northern (Centre County, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA seeks a Materials Research and Development Engineer to advance electronic materials growth, device fabrication, and materials characterization. You will run furnaces, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers and faculty to write proposals and budgets.

The role focuses on developing manufacturing processes for next‑generation semiconductor materials and devices to enable improved electrical performance, working on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science is required.
• For advanced level, 5+ years of relevant experience.
• No required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Research materials growth and deposition methods.
• Run furnaces and reactors and monitor processes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot vacuum systems and hardware.
• Characterize materials and devices (microscopy, spectroscopy, XRD, electrical testing).
• Plan tasks, write technical reports and project summaries.
• Collaborate to write proposals, budgets and SOWs.

Skills

Vacuum systems

Deposition methods

Materials characterization

Lab safety

Note-taking

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Security clearance

Fast-paced work

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA seeks a Materials Research and Development Engineer to advance electronic materials growth, device fabrication, and materials characterization. You will run furnaces, analyze data, and collaborate with engineers and faculty to write proposals and budgets.

The role focuses on developing manufacturing processes for next‑generation semiconductor materials and devices to enable improved electrical performance, working on-site