CLAWS Lithography Engineer

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Posting Number PG194452EP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title CLAWS Lithography Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience (up to $110,000)

Department Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS)

North Carolina State University is leading the charge as the recipient of a >$78 million award from the Department of Defense to establish the regional Microelectronics Commons regional innovation hub, Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors ( CLAWS ). This initiative, part of the larger $2B investment through the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors ( CHIPS ) and Science Act, aims to revolutionize the field of wide bandgap semiconductors.

Hub leadership, Distinguished Professors John Muth and Fred Kish, are dedicated to the “lab to fab” journey—translating laboratory advancements into fabrication capabilities for wide bandgap semiconductors. The hub brings together a dynamic partnership with N.C. A&T State University and industry leaders, including MACOM , Coherent Corp., General Electric, Bluglass, Adroit Materials, and Kyma Technologies, Inc. This collaborative effort will propel the development of semiconductors crucial for national defense, electric vehicles, power grid technologies, 5G/6G, quantum technologies, and artificial intelligence applications.

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We are seeking a highly‑skilled lithography engineer to join our team and contribute to the ownership for NNF’s suite of lithography capabilities. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands‑on experience in all lithographic processes; including contact lithography tools, stepper/projection lithography tools, automated wafer coat/develop stations, and e‑beam/laser direct-write systems.

• Advanced Development:
  Lead the design and optimization of cutting‑edge photolithography processes tailored for next‑generation applications, specifically targeting wide‑bandgap devices for RF, power electronics, and photonics.
• Technical Consultation:
  Provide expert‑level process integration support to internal and external users, translating complex device requirements into repeatable lithographic workflows.
• Service Excellence:
  Execute high‑precision service work for external customers, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous industry standards for semiconductor fabrication.
• Serve as the primary technical lead for lithography toolsets, ensuring maximum uptime and process stability through regular baseline monitoring.
• Maintenance & Repair:
  Independently perform scheduled preventative maintenance and diagnose/repair unscheduled hardware failures to minimize facility downtime.
• Vendor Management:
  Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers; coordinate complex service visits, manage service contracts, and oversee major tool overhauls.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for students and researchers, certifying users on tool operation, chemical safety, and lithographic theory.
• Act as the central communication hub for the lithography area, providing timely updates to management and users regarding tool status, process drifts, or facility interruptions.

• Actively participate in facility safety audits and uphold strict cleanroom…