Mechatronics Test Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

12d•$80,000 - $100,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechatronics Test Engineer is needed for hands-on prototyping and testing of testbeds and subsystems for next generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

Mechatronics Test Engineer I: At least 4 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines
Mechatronics Test Engineer II: At least 6 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines
Mechatronics Test Engineer III: At least 8 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines
For all levels: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplines
Hands-on and well versed in using hand tools, assembly, bring-up and testing
Experience writing and maintaining test scripts/programs and data analysis
Troubleshooting and electro-mechanical system debugging experience
Basic experience with PLC’s (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley or similar)
Basic CAD experience (CREO, SolidWorks or similar)
Basic PCB design experience (Altium Designer or similar)
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplines
More than 4 years of prior work experience in electrical/mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, test and measurement, or other relevant disciplines
Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: nanofabrication, precision machine design, mechatronics, systems and controls, instrumentation, optical systems design

Responsibilities

Design, fabrication, assembly of mechatronic testbeds for novel semiconductor subsystems.
Verification & Test of built subsystems and testbeds.
Data collection and analysis for quality control.
Requirements verification and testing.
Creating and maintaining up-to-date models of the above equipment systems.
Spec and Procurement of various equipment sub-systems.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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 8.25% 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