Process Engineer

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Medical Insurance—100% for full-time

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Job summary

University of Texas at Dallas seeks a Cleanroom Laboratory Process Engineer to develop and optimize thin-film processes, mentor users, and maintain laboratory operations in the Richardson facility. You will work with staff to support daily lab activities and address equipment and process issues across plasma etch, CVD, and other deposition tools.

The role requires a Master’s degree in engineering or natural sciences (doctorate preferred) with hands-on graduate research experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in engineering or the natural sciences with 6 months of related work experience.
• Hands-on experience as part of Graduate research is acceptable.
• Doctorate in engineering or the natural sciences and 4+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs, define process parameters, and run qualification runs on deposition and etch tools.
• Train internal and external users on process and metrology tools.
• Support and troubleshoot process-related issues on various tools.
• Support operation and maintenance of plasma etch tools, CVD tools, and atmospheric furnaces.
• Back-up trainer for internal and external users on process and metrology tools.

Skills

Process & metrology tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

Master's degree in engineering or natural sciences

Doctorate preferred

Tools

CVD tools

Plasma etch equipment

Atmospheric furnaces

Thin-film characterization tools

Job description

Process Engineer

Cleanroom Laboratory Process Engineer, Research Operations & Labs. Salary: $87,000 DOQ, Pay Basis: Monthly, Position Status: Regular full-time, Location: Richardson.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of the Cleanroom Research Laboratory, the Process Engineer will develop and facilitate various thin-film process development/flows and device fabrication, train, and support users in the UTD Cleanroom Research Laboratory. The Process Engineer will work with other cleanroom staff to support the daily operation and maintenance of the laboratory. The candidate will be responsible for supporting and troubleshooting equipment and process issues related to plasma etch, CVD tools, atmospheric furnaces, other thin-film deposition process tools as needed, and various thin-film characterization tools. The candidate will also be assisting in interactions with faculty, students, and staff to identify cleanroom capability requirements to support ongoing and future research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's degree (Doctorate degree preferred) in engineering or the natural sciences and 6 months of related work experience. Hands‑on experience as part of Graduate research is acceptable.

Preferred Education and Experience

Doctorate in engineering or the natural sciences and 4+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently on various process and metrology tools used in cleanroom/semiconductor research laboratory involving inorganic and organic materials/thin films.
• Must be detail‑oriented, a problem solver, and a decision maker.
• Willing to try various troubleshooting strategies to resolve issues.
• Effective communication skills, excellent public relations skills with students, faculty, staff, and external users.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOP), define process parameters, and run qualification runs as needed on various deposition and etch tools.
• Train internal and external users on various process and metrology tools.
• Support and troubleshoot process‑related issues on various tools.
• Support operation and maintenance of plasma etch tools, CVD tools, and atmospheric furnaces.
• As needed, be a back‑up trainer of internal and external users on various process and metrology tools.
• Take ownership of equipment to ensure the equipment is maintained and operates within specifications.
• Create instrument operation manuals as needed to help users navigate complex instruments.
• Assist in start‑up of new tools and other activities as needed to sustain operation of the Cleanroom.
• Take on other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work in a Class 10000 cleanroom for extended periods.
• Wear full cleanroom attire (smock, boots, gloves, safety glasses, masks).
• Work with and/or around chemicals (solids, liquids and gases).
• Stand for up to 8 hours at a time.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to internal candidates. A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee‑friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Long and short‑term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax‑Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.