Nanofabrication Equipment Technician

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ranks among the best in the country. Our research programs are at the forefront of the technologies that have changed the world we live in. Our interdisciplinary approach to education and research allows faculty and student across the university and beyond to collaborate on problems that have a significant impact on the world around us.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is searching for a Nanofabrication Equipment Technician to work in the Claire and John Bertucci Nanotechnology Laboratory, a premier research facility in Western Pennsylvania and the “Tech-Belt” (PA-OH-WV) region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will have the opportunity to work in a cleanroom environment and contribute to the department by maintaining, operating, and repairing semiconductor process equipment and laboratory facilities under the supervision of an Equipment Manager.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Performing routine preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to the Nanofabrication Facility and equipment.
  
  
• Performing installation of new equipment and modification of existing equipment and facilities.
  
  
• Assisting facility users in gaining access to the Nanofabrication Facility, scheduling of equipment, and account maintenance.
  
  
• Maintaining lab part and supply inventories, as well as locating and ordering parts and lab supplies by identifying suppliers, soliciting part numbers and pricing, and creating purchase order requisitions (in collaboration with department buyer and approval from Equipment Manager or Executive Director).
  
  
• Working with or around hazardous chemicals, materials, or processes, some of which may require personal protective equipment.
  
  
• Assisting with billing and maintenance of lab forms, user accounts, and equipment logs.
  
  

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
  
• Problem-solving and reasoning skills
  
  

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent education
  
  
• 1 to 3 years of experience in relevant area (electrical and/or mechanical background preferred)
  
  
• Or a combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated
  
  

Requirements:

• Successful background check
  
  

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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