Adjunct Faculty – MEMS Associates – Semiconductors

Job Description

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach classes related to semiconductor manufacturing for the MEMS associates degree. The instructor will be responsible for:

• Delivering on‑campus lectures and hands‑on laboratory sessions, including gowning up and working in Class 10,000 and Class 100 clean rooms with hand tools, computers (Windows), vacuum pump operation & maintenance, and processes such as die attach, wire bonding, silicon wafer chemical cleaning, thin film deposition, photolithography, and diffusion.
• Collaborating with the course coordinator to optimize lab and lecture content.
• Setting up, operating, tearing down, shutting down, and cleaning all equipment, materials, and tooling used in MEMS associate labs.
• Grading quizzes, homework, and exams through Canvas.
• Coordinating with LCCC administration and staff for extracurricular events such as tours or live demonstrations.

• Academic background:
  Associate of Engineering or Applied Science (or currently in pursuit) in a field related to semiconductors (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, Industrial).
• At least three (3) years of work experience in microelectronic manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience in semiconductor equipment operation, processing, maintenance, and cleanroom work.
• Flexibility to work a schedule from 9 AM to 9 PM on campus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Office, and Teams.
• Willingness to be trained on and use equipment in Class 100 and Class 10,000 clean rooms.
• Excellent communication, organization, and rapid‑learning skills. Ability to multitask in a dynamic educational setting.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering, technology, or industrial field.
• Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ESD preventative practices, and/or Class 10,000 cleanroom work.
• IPC J‑STD‑001 soldering certificate and IPC A‑610 certification.
• Experience with PCB design software (e.g., Altium).

Applicants must be residents of Ohio, capable of fulfilling on‑campus responsibilities, and within a reasonable commuting distance of 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035. This position is part‑time.