Cleanroom Process Engineer

Cleanroom Process Engineer Benefits of working at VCU

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Job Code 33221- 33223 Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req5742 Unit College Of Engineering MBU Department Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Website Link https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/electrical/ Location VCU Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities

Position Description:

This position supports the Convergence Lab Initiative (CLI) program. Majority of CLI research and engineering work is performed in the Virginia Microelectronics Center (VMC) which is housed in the College of Engineering (West Hall) on VCU's Monroe Park Campus. The VMC includes more than 8,000 square feet of Class-100 and Class-1000 cleanroom space and a suite of micro- and nanofabrication state-of-the-art tools. All equipment and cleanroom space are maintained by expert staff. The CLI program uses the VMC core facility for R&D. The VCU ECE department is seeking a Process Engineer to support CLI R&D being performed at the VMC facility.

The Cleanroom Process Engineer will provide technical assistance, assist with equipment training, and support cleanroom facility best practices to ensure continuous operation of a state-of-the-art research facility for the Convergence Lab Initiative. The process engineer will support the CLI program by supporting and maintaining the operation of instruments and equipment in the cleanroom, such as performing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, improvements, upgrades, and installations. The Process Engineer will work with other cleanroom staff to support the daily operations, maintenance of the cleanroom capabilities and training necessary for all members of the CLI program. They will also be communicating effectively with all CLI Students, Postdocs, Faculty, and Research Scientists to align their research requirements with the cleanroom's capabilities to properly support ongoing and future research projects being developed under the CLI program.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Perform any and all training for users as needed

• Perform instrument and equipment preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting along with instrument/equipment improvements, upgrades, and new installs

• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors/university facilities team for service and troubleshooting as needed

• Collaborate with CLI/VMC and university faculty/staff to assess, innovate, ensure project success, and enhance project development as required

• Identify and manage resources (supplies, parts, IT) to effectively support cleanroom operations and project completion

• Amend and develop new processes for improving efficiency and overall cost reduction

• Develop, maintain, and inventory process/instrument related documents

• Monitor and analyze all related data to improve and maintain instrument performance and address all instrument-related issues

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards

• Mentor undergraduate CLI students and summer research activities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and one-year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Practical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, vacuum theory, math, and computers

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software such as Microsoft Office programs (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.…) and Google Suite applications

• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, ability to learn the operational concepts of systems, and how to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to solve more complex operational and system problems

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, flow charts, and cause and effect diagrams

• Must be detail-oriented, have effective communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, and can work either independently or as a part of a team. Must be a team player

• Must be a problem solver as well as a decision-maker

• The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.A.S. degree in Engineering, Trade, or other technical discipline and or related experience
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of semiconductor equipment

Additional Information:

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• ORP Eligible: No

• The College of Engineering's mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department may be found at http://www.egr.vcu.edu/departments/computer/

FLSA University Employee Job FTE 1 Exemption Status Exempt Restricted Position Yes E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible No Salary Range $62,000 - $70,000 Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 6/20/2024 Contact Information for Candidates

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