Under the direction of the Director of the Cleanroom Research Laboratory, the Engineering Technician will perform equipment preventative maintenance & repairs, equipment improvements, equipment upgrades, and equipment installation. The Engineering Technician 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 instrument issues related to metal e-beam evaporators, sputtering systems and other semiconductor equipment as needed. The candidate will also be assisting in interactions with Students, Faculty and Research Scientists to identify Cleanroom capability requirements to support ongoing and future research projects.
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree and one year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience - Preferred EducationMinimum A.A.S. degree in Engineering, Trade, or other technical discipline and or related experience.A minimum of four (4) years of experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of semiconductor equipment.
Required SkillsPractical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, math and computersKnowledge of basic computer skills and software programs.Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and ability to learn the operational concepts of systems and how to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to solve more complex operational and system problems.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts and cause and effect diagrams.Must be detail oriented, effective communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, and ability to work independently and with team.Must be detail oriented, a problem solver as well as a decision maker.Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Take ownership and support operation and maintenance of various metal e-beam evaporators, sputtering systems, and other equipment as assigned.Perform equipment preventative maintenance & repairs, equipment upgrades, and equipment installation.Improve equipment/system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive downtime.Monitor and analyze all related data to improve and maintain tool performance and address all tool related issues.Coordinate with supplier/vendors for service and repairs, University facilities team as needed.Train internal and external users on e-beam metal equipment as needed.Willing to be a back-up owner of tools as assigned.Work with process engineers to establish SOPs.Create instrument operation manual as needed to help users navigate complex instruments.Assist in start-up of new tools and other activities as need to sustain operation of Cleanroom.Adhere to, support and implement policies set forth by University safety and compliance team.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions - Work Environment and Physical RequirementsWork in a class 10000 Cleanroom for extended periodsWear full Cleanroom attire (smock, boots, gloves, safety glasses, masks)Work with and/or around chemicals (solids, liquids and gases)Be available for pre-planned staggered shifts (7am-4pm/noon-9 pm) as needed.Stand for up to 8 hours at a timeLift up to 31-50 poundsPush/Pull up to 100+ pounds
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Additional Information - A remote work schedule is not available for this position.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 SalaryTuition BenefitsInternal TrainingBCBSPPOMedical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employeesPPOandDHMODental Insurance Plan –PPOplans include ortho benefitsVision InsuranceLong and short-term disabilityTRSRetirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirementVoluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation PlansDental/Vision/AD&DPaid time offPaid HolidaysPaid Winter BreakFertility BenefitsAll UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
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