Process Engineer develops and optimizes continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the organization. Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes. Being a Process Engineer identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve. Recommends changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy and raw materials. Additionally, Process Engineer requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Process Engineer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Process Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Payroll Title: Research and Development Engineer 2
Job Code: 007119
Job Open Date: 2/29/24
Application Review Begins: 3/15/24; open until filled
Department Code (Name): ELEG (ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEER)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99 Non-Represented
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: Grade 22
Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $74,300 to $104,400/yr.
Full Salary Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $74,300 to $134,500/yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $74,300 to $104,400/yr.
Work Location: Engineering Science - 1109
Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement:
The UCSB Nanofabrication Facility within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is a world class cleanroom consisting of class 100 and class 1000 cleanroom space. The 12000 sq. ft. facility supports a wide spectrum of disciplines with optics, electronics, materials, MEMS, and physics making up the majority of users. The 400 user cleanroom serves UCSB faculty, grad students, and researchers as well as a vast number of external companies, universities, and government institutions across the nation. The NanoFab is continually updating, installing, and qualifying new fabrication tools & processes to stay at the cutting edge of wafer fabrication techniques.
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Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC
Brief Summary of Job Duties:
Under the supervision of a R&D3 Engineer, develops processes and establishes process control on a variety of nanofabrication research tools within the facility, including thin film deposition, inductively coupled plasma etching, and projection lithography. Works to establish and document standard procedures as well as new process modules for a variety of nanofabrication processes through direct hands-on processing and results documentation. Assigned work will support engineering staff, facility users, and facility projects.
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Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
75% Semiconductor process engineering - Under the general supervision of a senior process engineer, supports semiconductor fabrication needs of facility researchers and programs. This includes the following: Performing hands-on fabrication tasks within the facility involving advanced lithography, etching, deposition, bonding, polishing, etc. and various sequences of many of these steps. Develops new fabrication flows based on facility user and program needs for a variety of materials including silicon, GaAs, InP, and GaN based devices. Creates robust standard procedures for others to replicate the fabrication flows as needed. Designs experiments to establish centered, stable process steps and process flows for users and for general dissemination. Working closely with the senior process engineers and equipment engineers to increase the stability of fabrication systems. Performs measurement of outcomes using optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and other optical and electrical techniques.
25% Processes Documentation - Under the general supervision of a senior process engineer, documents work performed for dissemination. This involves documentation of standard processes and process flows, creation of new standard fabrication procedures, reports on new processes developed, establishment and maintenance of statistical process control charts, and presenting results of various designs of experiment (DOEs). Publish documentation, as needed, on the UCSB Nanofabrication Facility wiki.
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