Part-Time Electrical Research and Development Engineer

Part-Time Electrical Research and Development Engineer

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The Electronic Materials and Devices Department (EMDD) of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a motivated candidate to support research and development in electronic materials processing, testing/characterization, semiconductor device fabrication, sample preparation, polishing, and materials growth/synthesis.

• Support development of R&D programs for critical DOD assets.
• Provide subject matter expertise in manufacturing and design of microelectronics.
• Develop application-specific test methods to evaluate performance of DOD microelectronic devices.
• Define critical performance metrics for novel microelectronics in DOD applications.

• Background knowledge of manufacturing processors for critical DOD applications.
• Detailed knowledge of DOD applications benefiting from new semiconductor materials.
• Experience designing, developing, and manufacturing microelectronics.
• Ability to maintain organized and detailed notes.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced team environment.

• Experience managing and executing R&D programs.
• Advanced knowledge of DOD applications for new microelectronic technologies.
• Ability to develop and execute R&D programs.

On‑site located in State College, PA.

Employment requires successful completion of background checks and potential government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. A pre‑employment drug screen is also required.

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Entry level

Part‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Higher Education