Mechatronics Test Engineer, Texas Institute Electronics

Overview

Job Title: Mechatronics Test Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of government, defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and academic institutions. Our mission is to develop a state-of-the-art 3D heterogeneous integration manufacturing technology roadmap and to provide pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join TIE to advance critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing. UT Austin offers employee benefits and total rewards packages including:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Retirement plans with employer matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Training access through Linked In Learning and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Employee discounts and library/museum access with staff
• Free UT Shuttle and Cap Metro bus rides with staff

Purpose: The Mechatronics Test Engineer is needed for hands-on prototyping and testing of testbeds and subsystems for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

• Design, fabrication, and assembly of mechatronic testbeds for novel semiconductor subsystems
• Verification and test of built subsystems and testbeds
• Data collection and analysis for quality control
• Requirements verification and testing
• Creating and maintaining up-to-date models of the equipment systems
• Spec and procurement of various equipment sub-systems
• Other duties as assigned

• Mechatronics Test Engineer I:
  At least 4 years of related experience
• Mechatronics Test Engineer II:
  At least 6 years of related experience
• Mechatronics Test Engineer III:
  At least 8 years of related experience

For all levels:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplines
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, assembly, bring-up and testing
• Experience writing and maintaining test scripts/programs and data analysis
• Troubleshooting and electro-mechanical system debugging
• Basic experience with PLCs (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley or similar)
• Basic CAD experience (CREO, Solid Works or similar)
• Basic PCB design experience (Altium Designer or similar)
• Goal-oriented with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, or relevant disciplines
• More than 4 years of related experience
• Experience in nanofabrication, precision machine design, mechatronics, systems and controls, instrumentation, or optical systems design

TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive keyboard use at a workstation
• Manual dexterity with computers and equipment
• Climbing stairs

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references (at least one supervisor)
• Letter of interest

Note:

Applicants may be prompted to upload required materials in the application questions; information will be requested accordingly.

Employment Eligibility, Background Checks, Equal Opportunity Employer, Pay Transparency, and E-Verify information are included as required by UT Austin policies. A criminal history background check will be required for finalists. UT Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.