Process Engineer I, II, or Senior, Texas Institute for Electronics

Job Details

Job Posting Title: Process Engineer I, II, or Senior, Texas Institute for Electronics

Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose

The Process Engineer I, II, or Senior develops and executes semiconductor fabrication process flows for advanced 3D HI applications using a wide variety of internal and external fabrication resources.

Responsibilities

• Running, developing and integrating semiconductor fabrication processes across a wide variety of semiconductor equipment. This includes running experiments, performing detailed process characterization, data analysis, documenting processes of record, presenting results, and incorporating feedback from engineers/techs.
• Developing processes-of-record and implementing these on product samples for customers.
• Assisting with documents such as proposals or reports on costs and inventory levels.

Qualifications

Process Engineer I: High School Diploma or GED with at least ten years of relevant experience in materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least six years of relevant nanofabrication experience and exposure to wafer processing and characterization in cleanrooms.

Process Engineer II: Bachelor’s degree with eight years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with six years of relevant experience in nanofabrication and wafer processing/characterization in cleanrooms; experience with standard semiconductor equipment for lithography, coating, deposition and etch, wet cleans, electroplating, annealing, CMP, bonding, packaging, metrology and inspection.

Senior Process Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with ten years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with eight years, or PhD with extensive relevant experience, in nanofabrication and wafer processing/characterization in cleanrooms; experience with lithography, coating, plasma processes, deposition and etch, wet cleans, electroplating, annealing, CMP, bonding, packaging, metrology and inspection.

For all levels:

• Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Process Engineer I: Three years of experience in nanofabrication and wafer processing/characterization in cleanrooms with standard semiconductor equipment.

Process Engineer II: Master’s degree or higher. Five or more years of relevant experience.

Senior Process Engineer: Master’s degree or higher. Ten or more years of relevant experience.

For all levels:

• Experience working in a research or startup environment.
• Experience with programmatic layout software such as KLayout.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: TIE pays industry-competitive salaries

Working Conditions

• On-site in a scientific research environment with dynamic conditions and frequent interruptions.
• Occasional extended hours during peak periods.
• May work around standard office conditions and around chemicals.
• Repetitive keyboard use and manual dexterity required.
• May work in a cleanroom environment.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
• Letter of interest

Administrative & Compliance

Important: Applicants not currently UT employees should upload materials as prompted; current UT employees should apply in Workday and may need to answer application questions and upload additional materials.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff eligible after six months in current position in Open or University-Wide Recruiting.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: TRS with potential ORP option depending on position and hours; typically 20 hours/week and 135 days minimum, or 40 hours/week and 135 days for ORP.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalists.

Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Pay Transparency & E-Verify: Policy statements regarding pay discussions and E-Verify compliance are provided; include required posters and notices as applicable.

Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations under Title IX and the Clery Act; access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report is provided.