Materials R&D Engineer: Growth, Deposition & Devices

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; Centre (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

On-site work in State College

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State invites applications for a Materials Research and Development Engineer in the EMDD to advance semiconductor materials and device fabrication.

The role covers growth/deposition, characterization, testing, and equipment maintenance, with on-site work in State College, PA, and collaboration with DoD sponsors.

ARL supports security clearances and offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition discount.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Advanced Professional path.
• 2+ years of relevant experience for Intermediate Professional path.

Responsibilities

• Research materials growth and deposition methods.
• Run furnaces and reactors and monitor processes.
• Characterize materials and devices with spectroscopy and XRD.
• Collaborate with engineers and faculty to write proposals and SOWs.

Skills

Vacuum systems/hardware

Materials growth/deposition methods

Materials characterization methods

Laboratory safety practices

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Ability to express ideas clearly

Fast-paced team environment

Active security clearance (Secret or S

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science

Tools

MPCVD equipment

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State invites applications for a Materials Research and Development Engineer in the EMDD to advance semiconductor materials and device fabrication.

The role covers growth/deposition, characterization, testing, and equipment maintenance, with on-site work in State College, PA, and collaboration with DoD sponsors.

ARL supports security clearances and offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition discount.