Senior Tool Engineer, Superconducting Device Fabrication

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Tool Engineer for the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) to oversee operation, maintenance and repair of the DMF tool suite. You will ensure optimal performance of lithography, deposition, etch and metrology tools to support superconducting device fabrication.

The role requires extensive experience in a research-scale cleanroom, collaboration within an interactive team, and a commitment to safety, quality, and reliability in a

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or scientific discipline and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience stewarding microelectronics fabrication equipment including lithography, deposition and etch tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a research-scale cleanroom and safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of fabrication and metrology tools.
• Re-qualify tools after maintenance or hardware changes.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; perform root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement calibration and qualification protocols; document records.
• Improve hardware capability and reliability while ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Microfabrication equipment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Tools

Lithography tools

Deposition tools

Etch tools

Metrology tools

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Tool Engineer for the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) to oversee operation, maintenance and repair of the DMF tool suite. You will ensure optimal performance of lithography, deposition, etch and metrology tools to support superconducting device fabrication.

The role requires extensive experience in a research-scale cleanroom, collaboration within an interactive team, and a commitment to safety, quality, and reliability in a