Senior Process Engineer - Packaging

• Join a leading technology core research facility at USYD
• Full time, continuing role working in the Research Prototype Foundry
• Base Salary $111,966 to $126,271 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The Research and Prototype Foundry is the University’s core research facility offering instruments and expertise for researchers to transform their ideas for devices and structures at the micro- and nano-scale into reality by providing them access to fabrication expertise, processes, and equipment.

This is a unique opportunity to join the Research Prototype Foundry as a Senior Process Engineer. Within this key position you will manage the highly specialised packaging capabilities for the RPF and utilise your experience to design experiment protocols to meet the needs of researchers and other users of the facility. The Senior Process Engineer will supervise other junior technical staff and will provide strategic support and advice to the Managers and Director with regard to packaging capability.  

Reporting to the Facilities and Program Manager, Research Prototype Foundry your key responsibilities will be to:

• collaborate with researchers, academic and professional staff, providing effective leadership and management guidance and support to the staff in the facility
• provide expert advice, sound technical research support, and assistance to researchers and other technical staff working in the RPF
• manage and supervise the Device Packaging capability in the RPF
• ensure the facility is compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• oversee the preparation of reporting and documentation for RPF packaging capability

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Science or relative working experience in a related field
• advanced analytical, problem solving and time management skills
• demonstrated ability to ascertain research trends, methodological developments and the needs of researchers
• excellent planning and project management skills to successfully coordinate projects to completion
• adept in managing, supervising and mentoring staff
• advanced expertise in the application of 2.5D, 3D-IC, fan-out wafer-level packaging, and system-in-package, through-silicon vias, and interposers to micro and nanofabrication.

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Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role; to request the Position Description or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Monday 10 April 2023 11:59 PM