Nanofabrication Engineer

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a NanoFabrication Engineer responsible for daily operations and maintenance of cutting-edge micro- and nanofabrication facilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of experience in semiconductor fabrication. Responsibilities include installing new equipment, providing training, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The position offers a salary range of USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00, demonstrating NYU's commitment to pay transparency and equity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility as an engineer.
• Preferred: 5-10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of safety and working procedures with hazardous gases and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of the NanoFabrication facility.
• Assist in installing new equipment in the cleanroom.
• Develop technical training and oversee students and new users.

Skills

Strong technical experience in micro- and nano-fabrication processes

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

Micro- and nano-fabrication tools

Thin-film deposition equipment

Electron-beam lithography

Photolithography

Reactive ion etching

Job description

Position Summary

The NanoFabrication Engineer position is responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the NanoFabrication facility, a world-class micro- and nanofabrication and metrology tools center. The engineer will assist in installing new equipment in the cleanroom; Perform preventative maintenance and machine repair on installed equipment. The engineer will assist with developing technical training, oversee and train students and new users, and create and document standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field is required. Preferred Education: Master’s Degree. Required Experience: 3+ years. A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility as an engineer or other related experience is required. Preferred Experience: 5+ years 5-10 years of working experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong technical experience in standard micro- and nano-fabrication processes used for electronic, physical, and mechanical device fabrication. Knowledge of laboratory-scale processes required for successful state-of-the-art fabrication, including thin-film deposition, electron-beam lithography, photolithography, back-end processing, and reactive ion etching. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills and strong (verbal and written) communication skills needed to communicate clearly with lab users, other team members, university departments, and vendors. Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving and organizational skills; Ability to work with frequent interruptions; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Knowledge of safety and working procedures with hazardous gases and chemicals; Ability to adapt to a flexible and fast-changing environment (must demonstrate a willingness to learn unfamiliar techniques, tools, and applications quickly and independently).

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.