R&D Materials & Electrical Support Engineer

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; University Park (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks an Engineering Support Specialist to support R&D in electronic materials processing, characterization and device fabrication on-site in State College/Freeport area.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, materials testing, furnace operation, data analysis, and collaboration with senior engineers. ARL welcomes transitioning military members under DoD SkillBridge.

Qualifications

• Background in sample preparation methods (cutting, lapping, polishing).
• Familiarity with materials characterization methods (microscopy, spectroscopy, XRD).
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices (PPE, chemical handling).
• Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing samples (cutting, lapping, polishing).
• Characterizing materials and devices (microscopy, spectroscopy, XRD, electrical testing).
• Performing device processing steps (lithography, etching, deposition).
• Configuring furnaces/reactors and vacuum hardware.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Team player

Data analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

The Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks an Engineering Support Specialist to support R&D in electronic materials processing, characterization and device fabrication on-site in State College/Freeport area.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, materials testing, furnace operation, data analysis, and collaboration with senior engineers. ARL welcomes transitioning military members under DoD SkillBridge.