Research Engineer

Research Engineer

University of Illinois seeks a Research Engineer in Urbana, IL.

Duties:

60% - Utilize and apply progressive research expertise and education to assist HMNTL cleanroom users to conduct research activities. Advise users on the design and redesign of research experiments and development of research techniques and participate in and provide feedback during research focused meetings. Facilitate the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of the following to ensure research goals are satisfied (this includes consultation with other engineer staff to review issues and improve performance related to recommended solutions):

• Semiconductor processing equipment
• Plasma etching equipment including reactive ion etching (RIE), and inductively coupled
• plasma reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE)
• Deposition equipment including plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD)
• Optical lithography equipment including spinners, mask aligners, and UV exposure systems

20% - Develop and update equipment processes to include the following:

• New processes, calibrating processes, and process equipment
• Acquire knowledge and experience as processes change in order to provide the most up-to-date information
• Qualify processes on new equipment, document processes, tool performance, laboratory procedures, and add to a process recipe database
• Perform administrative work such as the creation, distribution, and processing of laboratory forms, log sheets, etc.

15% - Enhance the user experience by identifying the training needs in addition to evaluating strengths and weaknesses to advance research goals. Train users on laboratory procedures and safety on existing processes and equipment.

5% - Assume additional appropriate related research engineer duties to further the mission of the laboratory.

Requirements: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing technologies, including advanced photolithography and reactive ion etching. Four years experience working in process development and troubleshooting related to etch and plasma deposition and/or other processing tools.

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $87,506.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.