Job Information
Texas A&M University Senior Technician I, Academic Labs in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Senior Technician I, Academic Labs
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering
Department
Electrical Engineering
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?
Who we are:
Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.
Job Description
The Senior Technician I, under the management of the Associate Department Head, will be responsible for performing various aspects of utilities, facilities, and process equipment repair and maintenance in support of the Texas A&M Academic Teaching Nanofabrication Facility, our primary teaching fab for undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as supporting ZACH and Web labs that are managed by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance and support for facilities, utility equipment, and nanofabrication processing equipment; ensuring proper PPE rules are adhered to and ensuring safety standards are maintained.
Use technical manuals, online resources, and OEM representatives to maintain the equipment operational with a minimum of downtime and provide an annual budget for the maintenance of all the equipment and labs.
Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cleanliness protocols in a cleanroom facility are mandatory.
Demonstrate continuous personal pursuit in increasing job knowledge and proficiency with different systems.
Maintain a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.
Provide rigorous documentation of processes and procedures. Organize their workload and workspaces. Work well with professors and staff members in both the department and the academic labs, external contractors, and undergraduate student workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What is needed:
- A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What is helpful:
Significant experience in semiconductor or related industry.
Hands-on experience with the maintenance and operation of a variety of nanofabrication tools, such as thin film deposition, photolithography, metrology, and reactive ion etching tools. Experience should involve troubleshooting a variety of hardware and software issues on the equipment.
Hands-on experience with nanofabrication process and measurement equipment in addition to peripheral equipment, such as vacuum pumps, chillers, and ion gauges.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to solve a variety of nanofabrication equipment hardware and software issues independently and provide maintenance, reliability, and operational leadership for a variety of tooling, including photolithography, reactive ion etching, metrology, thin film deposition, electrical testing, and dicing saw tool sets.
Ability to perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance functions with little to no supervision after training and work with field service engineers on more complex equipment interventions.
Ability to work with other contractors, engineers, and quality control personnel regarding changes or improvements to the systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to repair electrical test equipment.
Working knowledge of the facilities associated with a Class 100 cleanroom, such as CDA, N2, air handlers, dirty air scrubbers, and fan filter units.
Ability to troubleshoot a variety of equipment and facilities issues independently and provide a plan for resolution to management.
May experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching; climbing ladders and stairs of various heights; lifting equipment; and be exposed to noisy environments.
Work Location:
- Main Campus – College Station, TX.
About Electrical & Computer Engineering: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University leads advanced research in several important national and global areas for the betterment of humanity. Areas of research include power and power electronics, information systems, computer architecture, analog and mixed signals circuits, biomedical imaging, and photonics and semiconductors, with ML/AI infused in several of these research areas. Situated conveniently in the hub of the Dallas–Austin–Houston technology triangle, the department collaborates closely with key players in healthcare, computing, telecommunications, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. It also benefits from its proximity to and engagement with the Army Futures Command and the facilities and test-beds available at the Texas A&M System’s RELLIS Campus. With strong support from Texas' robust manufacturing sector and its economy, the department has numerous opportunities to engage in exciting interdisciplinary research partnerships that are shaping the future educational and research landscapes. These partnerships include collaborations and engagement with the Texas A&M Data Science Institute, the Global Cyber Research Institute, the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and the Smart Grid Center.
Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits.
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
Helpful Applicant Information
Required Materials for Application:
Resume/CV
Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
Letter of interest
Compensation Philosophy:
Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
Employment Eligibility Verification
- If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.