Part-Time Engineering Technologist

Part-Time Engineering TechnologistWe are seeking a motivated candidate to fill the role of a Part-Time Engineering Technologist to join the Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position will directly support research and development (R&D) efforts in the areas of electronic materials processing, characterization/testing, semiconductor device fabrication, sample preparation, polishing, and/or materials growth/synthesis. EMDD is a vertically integrated lab with key areas of focus including wide/ultrawide bandgap (WBG/UWBG) semiconductors, sensors, ceramics, laser processing, and additive manufacturing (AM).You will:Prepare samplesPerform Chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP)Perform Materials characterization, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and x-ray diffractionPerform Electrical characterization and device testingAnalyze data and report resultsResearch new sample preparation and characterization methodsConfigure furnaces/reactors and hardware for vacuum systemsRun furnaces/reactors and monitoring materials growth/synthesis processesMinimally requires a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, science, or technology program and no minimum work experience. The selected candidate will primarily work at EMDD's Laboratory and the Millennium Science Complex (MSC) at Penn State's University Park campus.Required skills/experience include:Background knowledge of sample preparation methodsKnowledge of materials characterization methodsUnderstanding of laboratory safety practices, including PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal, etc.Ability to maintain organized and detailed notesExperience using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPointGood communication skillsWillingness to work in a fast-paced team environmentPreferred skills/experience include:Hands-on experience using materials characterization toolsBasic knowledge of vacuum systems/hardwareBasic knowledge of semiconductor materials and devicesExperience using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at