Nanofabrication Facility Technician - College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) ranks among the best in the country. Our research programs are at the forefront of the technologies that have changed the world we live in. Our interdisciplinary approach to education and research allows faculty and student across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us. Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is searching for a Nanofabrication Equipment Technician to work in the Claire and John Bertucci Nanotechnology Laboratory (a.k.a. the Nanofab), a premier research facility in Western Pennsylvania and the “Tech- Belt” (PA-OH-WV) region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will have the opportunity to work in a cleanroom environment and contribute to the department by maintaining, operating, and repairing semiconductor process equipment and laboratory facilities under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent education.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in relevant area (electrical and/or mechanical background preferred).
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory and University safety regulations.
• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing the Nanofabrication Facility and equipment.
• Assist Nanofab staff with maintenance and repairs.
• Install new equipment and modify existing equipment and facilities.
• Maintain lab part and supply inventories, identify new and replacement parts, and order lab supplies.
• Maintain the Nanofab garment inventory and ensure timely rotation of garments.
• Perform cleaning and lab maintenance to maintain cleanroom cleanliness standards.
• Assist with the training and monitoring of work study students performing both administrative and lab maintenance tasks.
• Train Nanofab users, staff, and others on equipment operation and lab procedures.
• Create, maintain, and assist with documentation of lab procedures, maintenance procedures, lab forms, and equipment logs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to Family Concierge Team for childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees