Penn State
Research and Development
MechanicalEngineeringSupportSpecialist
“Mechanical Engineering Support Specialist at Penn State. Skills: Materials characterization, Device fabrication, Sample preparation. Conduct materials characterization. Prepare samples”
Industry & Context.
Government security clearance, Pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate Degree, 6+ years of relevant experience, 4+ years of relevant experience, 2+ years of relevant experience, Sample preparation techniques, Materials characterization techniques, Laboratory safety practices, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Ability to express ideas successfully, Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment, Ability to obtain a government security clearance, U.S. citizen
Nice to Have
OM, SEM, EDS, XRD, AFM, Lithography, evaporation, sputtering, dry etching, wet etching, Vacuum systems/hardware, High temperature crystal growth equipment, Semiconductor devices and methods, Additive manufacturing/3D printing tools, CAD software
What You'll Do.
Conduct materials characterization
Operate furnaces/reactors
Monitor materials growth
Monitor synthesis processes
Perform device fabrication
Carry out electrical characterization
Perform device testing
Support equipment maintenance
Provide input on technical approaches
Provide input on processing conditions
Ensure equipment is operated safely
Ensure compliance with safety standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Fast-paced team environment
Communication Scope
Express ideas successfully
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