R&D Engineer 3 (7120U) - NanoLab

$88,900 - $126,400/Yr

University of California - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Berkeley, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The R D Engineer 3 position at the University of California, Berkeley, is integral to the operations of the Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory (NanoLab). This role involves providing professional engineering and technician support for academic instructional labs and research projects, focusing on semiconductor manufacturing and micro/nanofabrication techniques. The engineer will be responsible for equipment and process development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex experimental systems, ensuring the laboratory meets the research needs of faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of professional engineering services to research projects; meet with research staff in the design and development phase.
• Site new equipment; modify and upgrade existing equipment and their ancillary systems.
• Prepare CAD and hand drawings and schematics as needed.
• Design, construct, assemble and test experimental equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronics, including DC, RF, and microwave power supplies.
• Troubleshoot and repair mid-range, high, and ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Calibrate and repair vacuum metrology and detect vacuum leak issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair high-purity gas delivery systems and temperature maintenance systems.
• Perform design, construction, assembly and testing of complex experimental equipment and instrument systems.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance; maintain a spare parts inventory.
• Provide engineering information and advice to Principal Investigators and faculty.
• Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize annual and semi-annual reports.
• Provide direction, guidance and training to less experienced engineers, staff and students.

Requirements

• A.A.S, E.E.T. or Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Thorough knowledge necessary to apply principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making abilities to prioritize competing work assignments.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills to independently conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Experience in the repair, modification, troubleshooting and support of DC, RF, microwave, high-voltage and other electronic circuits.
• PC/logic control experience.
• Experience with mechanical systems and robotics as pertains to wafer transport and handling.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with thin film deposition equipment via physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (PECVD and LPCVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Familiarity with thin films etching via gas phase plasma processing (RIE, DRIE, pulsed gas DRIE).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.