On-Site Electrical Engineering Support Specialist (R&D)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 51,504 - 113,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to join the EMDD team on-site in State College, PA. The role focuses on electronic materials processing, testing, and device fabrication to advance R&D in WBG semiconductors, sensors, and additive manufacturing.

The position emphasizes sample preparation, polishing, characterization, and safe operation within a modern lab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with sample prep and materials characterization techniques.
• Laboratory safety practices including PPE, chemical handling and waste disposal.
• Ability to maintain organized, detailed documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials characterization using microscopy, spectroscopy, and x-ray methods.
• Prepare and polish samples for analyses and device fabrication.
• Operate furnaces/reactors; monitor materials growth and synthesis processes.
• Perform device fabrication in a cleanroom environment.
• Carry out electrical characterization and device testing.
• Support routine equipment maintenance and safety compliance.
• Provide input on processing conditions and technical approaches.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Sample preparation

Materials characterization

Laboratory safety

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree

6+ years of relevant experience

4+ years of relevant experience

2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Cleanroom equipment

Microscopy/SEM/EDS

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist to join the EMDD team on-site in State College, PA. The role focuses on electronic materials processing, testing, and device fabrication to advance R&D in WBG semiconductors, sensors, and additive manufacturing.

The position emphasizes sample preparation, polishing, characterization, and safe operation within a modern lab environment.