"Alerted.org

Engineer in Research - LNF Operations

How to Apply

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and must be combined with your resume as one document when you upload it into the University of Michigan system. The cover letter should identify your interest and qualifications for this position along with the skills and experience you have gained that directly relate to this position's responsibilities.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

The Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) at Michigan Engineering is a 24/7 shared user facility that provides access to advanced micro- and nano-fabrication equipment and expertise. It consists of a 13,500 square foot class 10/100/1000/10000 cleanroom, including a BioSafety Level 2 laboratory space. The LNF supports and enables cutting edge research from research groups from government, industry and universities, serving over 450 users working on a variety of applications in engineering, physical and life sciences.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

+ Generous time off

+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Many choices for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

You will report to the LNF Director of Operations and be primarily responsible for supporting maintenance efforts on a variety of semiconductor manufacturing equipment including:

+ Vacuum systems

+ System controls

+ Electrical systems and circuits

+ RF power delivery systems

+ Robot calibrations

As part of the equipment support team, your primary duties will focus on:

+ Training of laboratory users to operate equipment

+ Routine equipment maintenance tasks according to maintenance manuals, schematics and blueprints, utilizing metrology equipment for equipment process characterization, and manually cleaning process chambers and kits

+ Inventory control for spares

+ Handling of hazardous chemicals and gases

Your duties will also include:

+ Participating in the development and documentation of procedures, tool performance metrics, and best-known methods

+ Interfacing with equipment vendors

+ Establishing and maintaining contacts with peer facilities to coordinate collaborations and share best known methods

+ Exhibiting and mandating safe working and housekeeping practices and supporting other team-wide efforts as needed

+ Participating in Emergency Response Team training sessions, responses, and voluntary on-call rotation

+ Fostering teamwork and participating in team-building activities

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

+ 1+ years of hands-on relevant experience including equipment/system troubleshooting

+ Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem solving capabilities

+ Familiarity with CAD, Google Sheets, Google Docs

+ Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings for various systems and subsystems

+ Ability to move sub-system components weighing up to 50lbs

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

268325

Working Title

Engineer in Research - LNF Operations

Job Title

Engineer in Research Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

Lurie Nanofabrication Facility

Posting Begin/End Date

9/08/2025 - 9/22/2025

Salary

$64,000.00 - $74,000.00

Career Interest

Engineering & Architecture