Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

Electrical Engineering Support Specialist

We are searching for an Electrical Engineering Support Specialist for the Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. EMDD is a vertically integrated lab with key areas of focus including wide/ultrawide bandgap (WBG/UWBG) semiconductors, sensors, ceramics, laser processing, and additive manufacturing (AM). This position will directly support research and development (R&D) efforts in the areas of electronic materials processing, testing/characterization, semiconductor device fabrication, sample preparation, polishing, and materials growth/synthesis.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Conduct materials characterization (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction)
• Prepare and polish samples
• Operate furnaces/reactors; monitor materials growth and synthesis processes
• Perform device fabrication in a cleanroom environment
• Carry out electrical characterization and device testing
• Support routine equipment maintenance
• Provide input on technical approaches and processing conditions
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and in compliance with safety standards

Required Skills/Experience areas include:

• Sample preparation and materials characterization techniques
• Laboratory safety practices, including PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal, etc.
• Success maintaining organized and detailed documentation
• Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment

Preferred skills/experience include:

• OM, SEM, EDS, XRD, AFM, or other materials characterization techniques
• Lithography, evaporation, sputtering, dry etching, wet etching, or other device processing steps in a cleanroom environment
• Vacuum systems/hardware and familiarly with high temperature crystal growth equipment
• Semiconductor devices and methods
• Additive manufacturing/3D printing tools
• CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.

Minimum education, work experience & required certifications:

If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree

6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None

If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree

4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None

If filled as Technical Engineering Specialist, Electrical (ARL) - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:

Associate Degree

2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,504.00 - $.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.