R&D Materials & Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,504 - 102,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist at the Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PA. This role involves supporting R&D efforts related to electronic materials, semiconductor devices, and materials processing methods.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree, a background in sample preparation and materials characterization techniques, and strong communication skills. The position is fully on-site, and applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• Background knowledge of sample preparation methods.
• Background knowledge of materials characterization methods.
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples for testing.
• Characterizing materials and devices.
• Performing device processing steps.
• Running furnaces and monitoring processes.
• Analyzing data and communicating results.

Skills

Sample preparation methods

Materials characterization methods

Laboratory safety practices

Microsoft Office skills

Good communication skills

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist at the Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PA. This role involves supporting R&D efforts related to electronic materials, semiconductor devices, and materials processing methods.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree, a background in sample preparation and materials characterization techniques, and strong communication skills. The position is fully on-site, and applicants must be U.S. citizens.