Research Technician (Vacuum Deposition)

At Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) (UDC), we're changing the way people see the world.

If you're reading this on a smartphone, there's a good chance UDC's materials are producing the light and color shining from your screen right now. UDC's OLED ingredients are key parts of stunning, energy-efficient displays used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and automobiles. Virtually every OLED consumer electronics product around the world uses UDC's phosphorescent OLED materials and technologies.

UDC is a publicly traded company and pioneer in the OLED industry. When you join our global team, you are embarking on a journey at the forefront of display technology and organic electronics that impacts the daily lives of people around the world. From engineers to chemists, Ph.D. scientists, technicians, lawyers and more, our UDC team is continuously advancing our field. With a focus on energy efficiency, UDC's team is contributing to making a better, more sustainable planet. Please visit us at www.oled.com.

Responsibilities:

The Research Technician will operate vacuum deposition equipment including manual and robot island cluster tools in a class 100,000 Clean Room environment. The equipment is designed to fabricate OLEDs. The tools contain several components including metal and organic high vacuum deposition chambers. Tasks include:

• Maintain high vacuum deposition equipment including vacuum pumps, robot, vacuum chambers, and associated electrical equipment. This includes regular preventative maintenance tasks and cleaning procedures.

• Program fabrication recipes through a PC interface and custom software.

• Monitor deposition processes with manual intervention where necessary.

• Trouble shooting of deposition runs.

• Record and log fabrication procedures using a Microsoft Access database and hardcopy data sheets.

• Be prepared to work shifts and come in on weekends when necessary.

• Interface with other team members scheduling the fabrication runs.

• Operate and maintain a nitrogen glovebox and encapsulation equipment.

• Assist with special projects, as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma at minimum; AA degree preferred

• 3+ years of industrial experience in a research and development environment, and familiar with operating vacuum systems such as semiconductor processing

• Ability to read and interpret general technical information.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with peers and management.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Experience with computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and familiar with various internet software programs

• Familiarity with MS Access is desirable

• Willingness to take independent actions and calculated risk

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Track record of gathering and analyzing information skillfully

• Actively participates and contributes to a team environment

• Track record of demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness

• Driven to look for ways to improve and promote quality

• Willingness to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals

• Ability to work efficiently & effectively with minimal supervision

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction

Current Benefits at UDC:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus program

• Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family

• Transit, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - An employer-paid benefit to reimburse a portion of employees' eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and pharmacy expenses

• Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability benefits for employees

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• 401(k) company contribution

• Ewing Worldwide Headquarters (HQ) cafeteria provides breakfast and lunch to employees at no cost to them

• Annual charitable matching gift

• Generous Paid Time Off