Senior Equipment Engineer

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details

Position Number: 12020707
Title: Faculty Specialist
Functional Title: Senior Equipment Engineer
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
Unit: ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering
Hiring Range Minimum:
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Candidate will provide emergency troubleshooting and repair of major semiconductor processing equipment to ensure maximum operability.  Candidate will create schedule and complete preventative maintenance on equipment and peripheral support infrastructure.  Candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment spares inventory and support consumables (e.g. pumps and chiller) rotation. Desired experience level is more than 7 years in the semiconductor industry working in equipment support for production and/or research activities in cleanroom environments. Experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment in one or more of the following areas: Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, CVD, PVD, MBE.  Demonstrated ability to work with cross organizational teams such as researchers, machinists, and building maintenance. Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and purchase preferred.  Supervisory, process engineering, and equipment installation experience are critical skills for this position as part of the maintenance team.
The Clark School at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Prior experience of 7 years in industry or higher education in equipment support, production, or device research in a cleanroom environment.  Experience with semiconductor fabrication equipment in one or more of the following areas:  photolithography, wet etch, dry etch, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy.  Demonstrated ability to work with cross-organizational teams including researchers, machinists, and building maintenance staff.  Process engineering, and equipment installation experience are critical skills for this position as part of the maintenance team.
Preferences:
Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and acquisition/purchasing.   Special consideration will be provided for candidates with experience on major tools such as SPTS/Trikon/Aviza, Oxford, Novellus, LAM Research, Süss, EVG, or Applied Materials. 
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Additional Information:
Posting Date: 12/03/2021
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 12/17/2021
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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