Research Engineer II

Job Title
Research Engineer II

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering

Department
Electrical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

The Research Engineer II, under the management of the AggieFab Laboratory Manager, will be responsible for nanofabrication tool management and process development tasks in support of AggieFab, the Core nanofabrication cleanroom facility at Texas A&M University used for research and development. This role will involve the operation, development, and optimization of processes for a broad suite of nanofabrication tools in AggieFab. The equipment includes and is not limited to electron beam lithography, photolithography, thin film deposition (PVD, CVD, and ALD), 3D printing, wafer bonding, reactive ion etching (ICP-RIE and DRIE), metrology, and advanced analysis (dual-beam FIB) tooling. Familiarity with a variety of nanofabrication tools is a requirement, and a working knowledge of other general wafer fab operations is a plus. This role will also involve participating in micro/nanofabrication projects that TAMU principal investigators and external customers are engaged in, including MEMS and BioMEMS processing.

Responsibilities:

• Developing suitable recipes to achieve optimum results from the process tools for various AggieFab customer research projects.
  
• Executing staff runs for academic and industrial customers and preparing detailed reports.
  
• Establishing standard operating and training procedures.
  
• Maintaining stable operation of tools under his/her purview by performing periodic. control runs and obtaining inputs from the user base.
  
• Training users in the operation of tools.
  
• Working with tool vendors in developing tool operations and performance enhancements.
  
• Establishing preventative maintenance programs and/or working with tool manufacturers to troubleshoot problems and achieve a high up-time for the user base.
  

What We Need:

• Bachelors Degree
  
• 2 years of Related Experience
  

What is Helpful:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related science/engineering major.
  
• 2 years in an academic nanofabrication facility or in a leading semiconductor R&D or manufacturing facility.
  
• The preferred education is a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related science/engineering major.
  

• The preferred experience is at least 5 years in an academic nanofabrication facility or in a leading semiconductor R&D or manufacturing facility.
  

• The ideal candidate will understand the principles behind a variety of nanofabrication processes and be able to clearly explain them to new AggieFab researchers.
  

• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with the operation and optimization of a variety of nanofabrication tools and processes, such as thin film deposition, electron beam lithography, photolithography, metrology, and reactive ion etching.
  

Work Location:

• Main Campus - College Station, TX.
  

About Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML/AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas-Austin-Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test-beds available at the Texas A&M System's RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas' robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
  
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
  
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
  
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
  
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
  
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
  
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
  
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
  
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
  
• Letter of interest
  

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
  
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
  
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
  
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.