Req #: 237330

Department: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Posting Date: 08/08/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,427 - $8,334 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The College of Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer to join their team.

This position supports the Washington Nanofabrication Facility, which provides academic and industrial researchers the tools and training necessary to engineer at the nanoscale. The WNF is part of NSF’s National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, NNCI, a network of fabrication and characterization facilities within the US. This Research Scientist/Engineer 3 will be responsible for Wet Etch and Photolithograph. They will monitor baseline processes, preform user training and support, manage tool ownership and execute contract manufacturing efforts in the area of Wet etch and photolithography.

The Research Scientist/Engineer 3 will lead general tool and process performance in a multiuser fabrication facility in addition to new user training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage Semiconductor Processing Tools (50%)

• Assume primary responsibility, in partnership with management and existing staff, for monitoring process performance on a specific set of semiconductor processing tools (specifically in photolithography and wet etch)

• Assume primary responsibility for calibration, and ensure proper maintenance, repair and servicing of complex equipment used in nanofabrication, specifically in photolithography and wet etch, in order to meet uptime metrics and maintain process performance.

• Work with other facility staff and users to identify tool process issues and address those issues in a timely manner with proper troubleshooting and arranging for maintenance and repair.Own processes and coordinate tool facilitization (30%)

• Coordinate new tool facilitization and commissioning and assist in developing calibration and preventative maintenance schedules for their tools and peripherals.

• Characterize processes and calibrate tool performance using OEM Best Known Methods (BKMs)

• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) for process monitoring.

• Coordinate new tool facilitization and commissioning and assist in developing calibration and preventative maintenance schedules for own tools and peripheralsCollaborate with others to provide training and support (20%)

• Work directly with local researchers, including university staff and students as well as industrial users, to support their instrumentation needs by minimizing downtime and ensuring stable performance.

• Be cross-trained and provide secondary support for other equipment in the cleanroom.

• Be willing to share responsibilities for various short training and support courses offered at the WNF throughout the year. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering or related field and four years of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years working experience with micro/ nanofabrication tools

• Detailed experience with at least one nanofabrication process (wet etch in particular and some photolithography expertise) preferably in relation to a multi-user, multi-discipline, research-oriented facility.

• Knowledge of Wet Etching as it pertains to the semiconductor industry.

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment

• Understanding compatibility of chemicals specifically used in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.

• Knowledge of using chemical solutions to remove specific materials from semiconductor wafers or other substrates during micro/nanofabrication.

• Working knowledge of infrastructure systems and ability to do basic process troubleshooting and coordinate service and repairs to support own toolset

• Working knowledge of hazardous materials handling and emergency response procedures

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including project organization and issue tracking

• Nanofabrication experience including both process development and basic equipment maintenance.

• Ability to plan and execute complex projects such as preventative maintenance planning, process development and characterization, or equipment installation Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.