Nanotechnology Equipment and Process Technician

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) has an immediate opening for a Nanotechnology Equipment and Process Technician (job class Equipment Tech IV). This is a hands-on technical support position. The position is fixed-term with an expected appointment term of three years. The successful candidate will demonstrate electronics, vacuum, and mechanical troubleshooting skills and enjoy collaborating with others to solve problems. A customer service demeanor and strong organizational skills will be critical to success in this role. As Equipment and Process Technician, you will provide technical support and assistance with general cleanroom laboratory operations and perform a wide range of maintenance, installation, and upkeep tasks to assure the quality and safety of processes. You will interact with other CNF technical staff and CNF users and will spend at least 30 hours per week in the cleanroom, regularly handling hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

Trade, vocational or technical school (formal training beyond a HS Diploma), preferably in engineering technology or related field or equivalent
2-4 years of relevant experience
Ability to lift >50 pounds and move heavy equipment with assistance
Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and gases
High degree of mechanical and organizational skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, situations, and demands
Ability to work in cleanroom environment
Ability to work independently and cooperatively without direct supervision
Demonstrated use of a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Demonstrated electronics, vacuum, and mechanical trouble-shooting skills
Standard office computer skills required (email, spreadsheets, word processing)
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Nice To Haves

Mechanical experience
Compressed gas experience
Vacuum technology experience
Electricity, electronics, and control system experience
Quality control experience

Responsibilities

Taking primary responsibility for proper operation of certain fabrication instruments
Maintaining and repairing advanced nanotechnology equipment, including vacuum and electronic control systems
Interacting with vendors and field service engineers for advanced maintenance functions
Assisting with the installation and qualification of new nanofabrication tools
Providing instruction for the users of assigned CNF equipment, predominantly reactive ion etching and thin film deposition tools
Assisting in the characterization of thin film deposition and etching equipment and sharing the information available to staff and users
Preparing training materials for correct operation of advanced nanotechnology tools
Assisting in the design, implementation, and documentation of effective process flows that align with user requirements and operational needs
Under the direction of senior technical staff, processing and characterizing samples for CNF users utilizing standard process recipes
Fostering a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program