Microfabrication Technician and Facility Support Specialist

San José State University; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

San José State University’s College of Engineering seeks a Microfabrication Technician and Facility Support Specialist to join the Microscale Process Engineering Laboratory (MPEL). The incumbent supports the lab, ensures safe, clean equipment stations, and coordinates maintenance and access, with on-site Monday–Friday schedule.

The role includes supervising lab assistants, developing SOPs, interfacing with Facilities Development & Operations, and managing consumables and project materials to

Descripción del empleo

Job no: 562399
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

The College of Engineering is seeking a Microfabrication Technician and Facility Support Specialist to join the team! The Microfabrication Technician will support and enhance capabilities and user experience in the Microscale Process Engineering Laboratory (MPEL) in the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering at San José State University. The incumbent helps ensure that the facility can effectively serve the needs of education and research that depend on hands-on microfabrication capabilities. They will also maintain the MC2 facility, repair equipment, and coordinate technical support operations in the Engineering Building. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and requires on-site presence. If you have experience in a technical environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and clean equipment stations and work areas.
• Plans, manages, and/or performs regular preventive maintenance.
• Manages utilization and expenditures, including maintenance and consumables.
• Evaluates new projects and non-standard chemicals and materials.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises lab assistants.
• Develops, maintains, and disseminates documentation (e.g., standard operating procedures).
• Interfaces with Facilities Development & Operations (FD&O) to ensure laboratory project approvals and completion.
• Coordinates processes such as omnilock access and package deliveries.
• Maintains Materials Characterization and Metrology Center (MC2 lab).
• Serves as the work lead for the equipment technician focusing on BME and CME and student assistants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of microfabrication processes and equipment, especially safe use of chemicals (e.g., acids and solvents) and associated hardware that are typically used in microfabrication.
• Knowledge of chemical waste handling and the paperwork involved.
• Working knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheets, cloud-based documents, database management.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work.
• Ability to operate and repair technical and scientific equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and forklift (with training). Ability to pass CSU Defensive Driving in order to drive automobile, mid-size truck, and/or forklift.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities.
• Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
• General awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and a willingness to develop skills in their appropriate, responsible, and ethical use in a higher education environment, consistent with institutional policies and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned, including one year involving design modifications and fabrication of complex and highly technical equipment or equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related equipment experience as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for one year of the required experience or equivalent to two years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned. Completion of an apprenticeship program or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair may be substituted for one year of the required experience. A Federal Communications Commission license is required for some positions.

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. with semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with microfabrication/lithography, such as PVD, oxidation/diffusion, photolithography, vacuum pump maintenance, and metrology or the ability to learn these technologies.
• Experience developing new processes using online tools.
• Experience repairing equipment.

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