[labnetwork] UMass Amherst Clean Room Technician Position

[John Nicholson]

https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/508963/technical-assistant-iii-educ-cleanroom-technician



Technical Assistant III (Educ) - Cleanroom Technician

Apply now Job no: 508963
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Personalized Health Monitoring
Union: USA/MTA
Categories: Laboratory & Research, Research

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked
public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate
and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the
scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural
environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition,
the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College,
Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to
the intellectual energy of the region.



Job Summary

The Cleanroom Technician (part of the IALS Core Facilities team) will
provide daily technical operational support, equipment maintenance, and
user training to the flexible-hybrid electronics research and development
team, including areas such as printed circuit design, advanced packaging
development, reliability assessment, electronic circuit design and test,
silicon die preparation, handling pick-and-place attachment, roll-to-roll
and print processes, breadboard prototyping, and flexible-hybrid
electronics manufacturing.



Essential Functions

   Ensure daily operation of all lab equipment in the cleanrooms, with
major pieces including evaporator, sputter, plasma etchers, wafer bonders,
mask aligner, chemical and acid hoods, inspection and metrology tools,
roll-to-roll (R2R) and bench top coating and printing lines,
   Have prior knowledge and hands on experience with vacuum pumps,
chillers, high vacuum system, pressurized gas distribution systems,
compressors, and related valves, regulators and hardware,
   Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for the
cleanroom facilities and provide preventative maintenance in accordance
with manufacturer guidelines.
   Troubleshoot and coordinate with technical services of tool vendors for
equipment services and repair in the event of equipment malfunctions,
minimizing the equipment downtime.
   Ensure the cleanroom facilities comply with the University general
health and safety standards, local environmental safety standards and
appropriate quality assurance standards.
   Maintain datasheets with respect to hazardous materials and records of
inspection and safety procedures.
   Train and supervise users of the cleanroom facilities lab; work with
individual users to ensure proper functionality of equipment in designing
experiments for their research.
   Stay current with technology development and suggest purchase of new
equipment, negotiate technical specifications and price for new instruments
purchases, and supervise the installation of the instruments.
   Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as
they arise.



Other Functions

   Performs other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education,
Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

   Associates degree in physical sciences or engineering with 5+ years of
relevant professional experience required
   Five years’ experience of cleanroom operation, tool maintenance is
required
   Excellent communication skills, interpersonal ability to liaise
effectively with staff, students, contractors and industrialists at all
levels is required
   Basic knowledge of printed electronics, integrated circuit and device
fabrication methods and functions



Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education,
Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

   5+ years’ experience in industry in an engineering and design
environment conducting printed circuit board design, process, and silicon
IC packaging, silicon microfabrication and related processes activities
preferred



Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Ability to work in a cleanroom / laboratory environment.



Additional Details

May supervise 2-3 students.



Work Schedule

37.5 hours/week, Monday through Friday.



Salary Information

USA/MTA Grade 15



Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for
three professional references. Priority review of applications to begin
7/7/21.



UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status,
or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in
academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors
who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that
policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative
action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase
opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities,
women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy
of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state
statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and
affirmative action.

Advertised: Jun 24 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 7 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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