Nanofabrication Process Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics Full-time

Nanofabrication Process Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we are at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America's Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Purpose

The Nanofabrication Process Technician runs and maintains semiconductor fabrication processes using a wide variety of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Runs and develops semiconductor processes on a wide variety of semiconductor equipment, including but not limited to running experimental batteries, performing detailed process characterization, performing data analysis, presenting results, and incorporating feedback from engineers and other technicians.
• Develops processes-of-record and implements these on product samples for customers.
• Compiles reports on costs and inventory levels.

Required Qualifications

• Tech Staff III: High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in nanofabrication and exposure to wafer processing and characterization in cleanrooms.
• Tech Staff IV: High school diploma or GED equivalent with four years' experience in nanofabrication and exposure to wafer processing and characterization in cleanrooms.
• Tech Staff V: High school diploma or GED equivalent with seven years' experience in nanofabrication and exposure to wafer processing and characterization in cleanrooms.
• Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in teams.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in science, engineering or other relevant disciplines.
• Two years of experience with semiconductor equipment and processes such as metrology, lithography, vapor deposition, sputtering, plasma etching, CMP, wet cleans.
• Experience in a research or start-up environment.

Salary Ranges

• Tech Staff III: $58,240 + depending on qualifications
• Tech Staff IV: $60,000 + depending on qualifications
• Tech Staff V: $63,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Work is performed on-site in a scientific research environment, with dynamic work conditions and frequent interruptions.
• Standard work hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Work outside standard office hours could be required on an occasional basis during peak periods and special events.

Required Materials

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