Senior Staff Associate II/Senior Cleanroom Engineer

Columbia University Nano Initiative (CNI) Labs has an immediate opening for a Clean Room Engineer (Senior Staff Associate II).

JOB DUTIES

Under supervision of Clean Room Director, maintaining efficient and effective Clean Room operations to facilitate micro- and nano- semiconductor device fabrication. Consult on appropriate processes, research protocols, and process flows. Instruct students on the operation of lab equipment, develop training procedures, draft Standard Operating Procedures, and conduct post-training qualification assessments for lab users. Develop and lead Clean Room orientations for new users and provide support and supplemental training for the operation of organization’s lab management software, such as the Badger Lab Management System. Troubleshoot and resolve engineering problems related to both equipment and nanofabrication processes such as photolithography, plasma etching, deposition, metrology, and more. Assist in installation of new equipment in the lab and perform preventative maintenance and machine repairs on existing instruments, including system malfunction diagnostics, cleaning chambers, replacing machine parts, and procuring necessary components, materials, and consumables. Work with supervisor to ensure safe operation of the Clean Room within the Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research (CEPSR), including the safe handling of chemicals and gas cylinders, the implementation and maintenance of safety training, and ensuring a secure manner of work in the Clean Room.