University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
posted 4 months ago
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago is seeking a qualified and experienced cleanroom process and equipment engineer for its Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility (PNF). This role is crucial in managing a suite of specialized tools that facilitate the fabrication of complex, integrated electronic, mechanical, optical, and fluidic structures. The engineer will be responsible for training users, developing fabrication processes, and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on various tools and ancillary support equipment. This position requires a proactive individual who can interface effectively with students, scientists, and engineers, providing essential training and support on all process and equipment-related matters. In this role, the engineer will aid in developing appropriate training and standard operating procedures for cleanroom-based nano/microfabrication processes, including lithography, deposition, etch, mask and optical lithography process design, and inorganic thin film deposition. Collaboration with researchers, engineers, and the technical manager is essential to develop and optimize processes that ensure quality, reliability, and thorough documentation. The engineer will also perform routine preventative maintenance and calibrations on tools according to manufacturer specifications, troubleshoot equipment issues, and establish preventive maintenance strategies. The position requires continuous work in a cleanroom environment, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and the handling of hazardous chemicals. The engineer will engage in research, design, and evaluation of various mechanical processes and machinery, and will be involved in development activities, including layout interpretation and project documentation. This role is vital for maintaining the operational integrity of the PNF and supporting the PME's mission to address global challenges through innovative engineering solutions.