Technician III, Technician IV, or Senior Technician I

Texas A&M Engineering; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking technicians (III/IV or Senior I) to maintain and support nanofabrication equipment on the College Station campus. Primary duties include using manuals, online resources, and OEM support to keep systems operational with minimal downtime, following SOPs in a Class 100 cleanroom.

Minimum qualifications vary by level, from a Bachelor’s degree with related experience to four years of related work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Two years of related experience for Technician IV.
• Four years of related experience for Senior Technician I.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support facilities, utility equipment, and nanofabrication processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on nanofabrication tools.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers and OEMs on complex equipment interventions.
• Train and guide junior team members and technicians.
• Adhere to SOPs and cleanroom cleanliness protocols.

Skills

Nanofabrication tools

Cleanroom operations

Troubleshooting hardware

Maintenance planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Title

Technician III, Technician IV, or Senior Technician I Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Department Electrical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff Job

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society. As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting‑edge solutions to global technical challenges. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description Purpose: Primary responsibilities will include various aspects of maintenance and support for facilities, utility equipment, and nanofabrication processing equipment. This position will require the use of technical manuals, on-line resources, and OEM representatives to maintain the equipment operational with a minimum of downtime. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cleanliness protocols in a cleanroom facility are mandatory.

What We Need:

We are actively recruiting for a Technician III, Technician IV, or Senior Technician I. Minimum qualifications for a Technician III: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum qualifications for a Technician IV: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience. Minimum qualifications for a Senior Technician I: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of related experience.

The well-qualified Technician III candidate would possess a basic level the following:

• The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with the maintenance and operation of a variety of nanofabrication tools, such as thin film deposition, photolithography, metrology, and reactive ion etching tools.
• The maintenance experience will involve troubleshooting a variety of hardware and software issues on this equipment.
• The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of the facilities associated with a Class 100 cleanroom, such as CDA, N2, air handlers, dirty air scrubbers, and fan filter units, to name a few.
• The ideal candidate will be able to perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance functions with minimal supervision after substantial on-the-job training and work in support of technicians or specialized maintenance contractors or OEMs on more complex equipment interventions.
• He/she will be able to work with other contractors, engineers, and quality control personnel regarding changes or improvements to the systems.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate continuous personal pursuit to increasing job knowledge and proficiency with different systems; maintain a positive, professional, and customer‑oriented attitude; be an excellent communicator; and work well with AggieFab full‑time staff members and undergraduate student workers.

The well-qualified Technician IV candidate would possess a moderate level of the experience above and the following:

• The ideal candidate will be able to perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance functions with no supervision after training and work in support of technicians or specialized maintenance contractors or OEMs on more complex equipment interventions.

The well-qualified Senior Technician I candidate would possess an advanced level of the experience above and the following:

• The ideal candidate will be able to train and guide junior members of the team rapidly, conduct their work with organization and discipline, and make strategic decisions about the management of the AggieFab infrastructure.

Work Location

Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECEN)

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML/AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test‑beds available at the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas' robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Compensation Philosophy

Recruit and retain a high‑performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering. Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work‑life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions. Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

When hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.