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Job Title

Senior Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Electrical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Senior Technician II, under the management of the AggieFab Laboratory Manager, will be responsible for supervision of the AggieFab technician staff and participation in hands-on equipment and facilities maintenance work, as needed, to ensure prompt installation of new tools and maintenance of the installed base.

Responsibilities:

+ Maintenance and support of fab facilities, utility equipment, and nanofabrication processing equipment to ensure maximum uptime.

+ Solve hardware and software issues for a variety of nanofabrication tooling, including photolithography, reactive ion etching, metrology, thin film deposition, electrical testing, electroplating, chemical mechanical polishing, and dicing saw tool sets.

+ Perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance functions and work with OEM field service engineers on more complex equipment interventions.

+ Work with other contractors, engineers, and quality control personnel regarding changes or improvements to the systems.

+ Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cleanliness protocols in a Class 100 nanofabrication facility are mandatory.

+ Supervise staff and ensure optimal team performance

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Need:

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Five years of related experience

What is Helpful:

+ Bachelor of Science in engineering or technical field.

+ Experience in the semiconductor industry supporting the hands-on maintenance of a variety of toolsets such as thin film deposition, photolithography, metrology, and reactive ion etching tools.

+ Experience supervising the day-to-day activities of a team of technicians.

+ Experience in an academic nanofabrication facility or a semiconductor high-volume manufacturing facility in the equipment and facilities maintenance areas.

+ Experience troubleshooting a variety of hardware and software issues on equipment.

+ Experience with measurement equipment in addition to peripheral equipment, such as vacuum pumps, chillers, and ion gauges.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Interpersonal, tactical planning, and strategic planning skills.

+ Ability to increase job knowledge and proficiency with different systems.

+ Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.

+ Excellent communication skills.

+ Ability to provide rigorous documentation of processes and procedures, organize workload and workspaces, and work well with AggieFab full-time staff members, external contractors, and undergraduate student workers.

+ Working knowledge of the facilities associated with a Class 100 cleanroom, such as CDA, N2, air handlers, dirty air scrubbers, and fan filter units.

+ Ability to troubleshoot a variety of equipment and facilities issues independently and provide a plan for resolution to management.

Other Requirements:

+ May experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching; climbing ladders and stairs of various heights; lifting equipment; and be exposed to noisy environments.

Work Location:

+ Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML/AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test-beds available at the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas' robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

+ Competitive health benefits.

+ Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

+ Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.

+ Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.

+ Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).

+ Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

+ Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.

+ Tuition assistance: https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html

+ Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

+ Resume/CV

+ Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.

+ Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

+ Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.

+ Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.

+ Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.

+ Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

+ If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.