The Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Materials Research and Development Engineer to support research and development (R&D) efforts in electronic materials processing, characterization, semiconductor device fabrication, and materials growth/synthesis.
Requirements
- Background knowledge of sample preparation methods (e.g., cutting, lapping, polishing, etc.)
- Background knowledge of materials characterization methods e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, etc.)
- Understanding of laboratory safety practices (e.g., PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal, etc.)
- Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Hands-on experience preparing samples
- Hands-on experience using materials characterization tools
Responsibilities
- Preparing samples (e.g., cutting, lapping, polishing, etc.)
- Characterizing materials and devices (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, electrical testing, etc.)
- Configuring furnaces/reactors and hardware for vacuum systems
- Running furnaces/reactors and monitoring materials growth/synthesis processes
- Performing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Researching new growth/synthesis and characterization methods
- Analyzing characterization and testing data
Other
- Preparing summaries and writing technical reports
- Planning project tasking and providing instructions to other staff members and students
- Working with other engineers and research faculty members to write new proposals, create budgets, and develop statement of work (SOW) documents
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment
