Assistant Process and Equipment Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer
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Department
PME Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Department
PME Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
About The Department
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME’s rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago’s unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering.
In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront, while training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs. The PME intends to hire an Assistant Process and Equipment Engineer or Associate Process and Equipment Engineer, based on level of experience.
Job Summary
The PME's Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility (PNF) is looking for a qualified, experienced Cleanroom Process and Equipment Engineer to help manage a suite of specialized tools that enable fabrication of complex, integrated electronic, mechanical, optical, and fluidic structures. The Engineer is expected to have core competencies related to lithographic processes and will be responsible for training users and developing fabrication processes, as well as preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of tools and ancillary support equipment.
This qualified individual will interface with students, scientists, and engineers to provide training and support on all process and equipment related matters.
Responsibilities
- Moderate experience with electron beam lithography.
- Knowledge of UV lithography techniques, including the use of UV aligners and maskless aligner systems.
- Moderate experience with physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition techniques.
- Moderate experience with dry and wet etch processes.
- Familiarity with semiconductor processing in a research laboratory setting.
- Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and working conditions.
- May help support process development activities under the direction of the Executive Director.
- Some experience using semiconductor metrology tools, including, but not limited to scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, stylus profilometry, atomic force microscopy (AFM), reflectometry, and spectroscopic ellipsometry.
- Works with senior engineers in maintaining equipment to help maintain select tools in full operational condition and manage critical spare parts inventory; modify equipment when necessary to improve uptime and optimize process performance; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, applying root cause analysis and using diagnostic/test equipment; and performs routine preventive maintenance and calibrations in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Works with senior engineers to provide equipment support and to help implement preventive maintenance strategies; assist with new equipment installations, start-up, and conducts acceptance testing; coordinate with vendors for technical assistance, maintenance, and support; and develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Learns how to trains new users on tool operations and cleanroom protocols.
- Provides hands-on user support and guidance during tool usage under the direction of senior engineers.
- Under the direction of senior engineers, lifts up to 50 lbs and works with hazardous…
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