Mechatronics Test Engineer, Texas Institute for ElectronicsHiring Department: Texas Institute for ElectronicsPosition Open To: All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours: 40FLSA Status: To Be Determined at OfferEarliest Start Date: OngoingPosition Duration: Expected to ContinueLocation: AUSTIN, TXAbout UsThe Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we're at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more.
Situated in the heart of Austin — named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities · Tuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human ResourcesPurposeThe Mechatronics Test Engineer is needed for hands-on prototyping and testing of testbeds and subsystems for next generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment.ResponsibilitiesDesign, fabrication, assembly of mechatronic testbeds for novel semiconductor subsystems.Verification & Test of built subsystems and testbeds.Data collection and analysis for quality control.Requirements verification and testing.Creating and maintaining up-to-date models of the above equipment systems.Spec and Procurement of various equipment sub-systems.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMechatronics Test Engineer I: At least 4 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplinesMechatronics Test Engineer II: At least 6 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplinesMechatronics Test Engineer III: At least 8 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplinesFor all levels:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplinesHands-on and well versed in using hand tools, assembly, bring-up and testingExperience writing and maintaining test scripts/programs and data analysisTroubleshooting and electro-mechanical system debugging experienceBasic experience with PLC's (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley or similar)Basic CAD experience (CREO, SolidWorks or similar)Basic PCB design experience (Altium Designer or similar)Goal oriented and ability to prioritize and multitaskExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well in teamsPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplinesMore than 4 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplinesPrior experience in one or more of the following areas: nanofabrication, precision machine design, mechatronics, systems and controls, instrumentation, optical systems designSalary RangeTIE Pays Industry Competitive SalariesWorking ConditionsMay work around standard office conditionsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)Climbing of stairsWork ShiftMonday to Friday 40 hours per week.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest