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Dear Lab Network,</div>
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We are seeking a strong candidate for our <b>Senior Cleanroom Maintenance Engineer</b> position, soon to be posted on the HR site.</div>
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UMass Amherst recently secured a major cleanroom expansion project and a state-of-the-art nano-patterning grant. Our core facility will grow rapidly over the next 3–5 years, and we need an enthusiastic team member to join us.</div>
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<b>Requirements:</b></div>
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5+ years of experience in cleanroom tool maintenance.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 20px;">
<div style="direction: ltr;" role="presentation">Hands-on skills with maintenance ability of process equipment: etching, deposition, lithography, packaging, and roll-to-roll systems.</div>
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<u>About UMass Amherst</u></div>
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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.</div>
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<u>Job Summary</u></div>
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The <b><a name="x__Hlk183535320">Senior Cleanroom Engineer</a></b><a name="x__Hlk183535320">
</a>will support the daily technical operation, maintenance of equipment and development of processes in the Nanofabrication, the Device Fabrication, expanded cleanroom(FY27) and the Roll-to-Roll Facilities cleanrooms in the Institute for Applied Life Sciences
(IALS). The senior maintenance engineer will work with the respective facility staff and management team to establish and support operating and maintenance protocols, process development, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students and outside users
to maximize high impact research and development output.</div>
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[Pre-notification: Job opening for UMass Amherst]<br>
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Position: Senior Cleanroom Engineer<br>
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Location: UMass Amherst – Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS)<br>
Schedule: 37.5 hrs/week; occasional nights/weekends<br>
Salary: Level 30 - 31 (per PSU Salary Chart)<br>
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(Role Overview)<br>
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The Senior Cleanroom Engineer supports daily technical operations, equipment maintenance, and process development in Nanofabrication, Device Fabrication, Expanded cleanroom(FY27) and Roll-to-Roll (R2R) cleanrooms. This role ensures uptime of advanced tools,
develops fabrication processes, and collaborates with faculty, students, and industry users to enable high-impact research.<br>
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(Key Responsibilities)<br>
Operate and maintain cleanroom tools (evaporators, sputter systems, plasma etchers, ALD, wafer bonders, mask aligners, metrology tools, R2R lines).<br>
Develop and maintain processes (etching, lithography, deposition, packages).<br>
Implement preventive maintenance programs and troubleshoot equipment issues.<br>
Coordinate vendor repairs and minimize downtime.<br>
Train users and develop SOPs.<br>
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.<br>
Recommend and supervise new equipment purchases and installations.<br>
Respond to emergencies promptly.<br>
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(Minimum Qualifications)<br>
Education/Experience:<br>
Bachelor’s + 5 years, OR Associate + 8 years, OR HS diploma + 10 years in technical environment.<br>
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(Skills):<br>
Cleanroom operations and tool maintenance (5+ years).<br>
Experience with vacuum systems, gas distribution, pumps, and chillers.<br>
Strong communication and IT skills for lab management systems.<br>
EHS safety training and hazardous waste management.<br>
Ability to lift 50 lbs and move machinery.<br>
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Preferred: M.S. in related field.<br>
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(Additional Details)<br>
Reports to Nano/Device Fabrication and R2R Lab Managers; indirect supervision from Director of core facility<br>
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.<br>
Self-starter, motivated individuals encouraged to apply.<br>
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Application: Submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references.<br>
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For further detail information, feel free to email me.<br>
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<b>Institute of Applied Life Science (IALS)</b></div>
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<b>Cleanroom Facility Manager for Nano and Device Fabrication Cleanroom</b></div>
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Amherst, MA 01003</div>
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<b>gohmyeongbae@umass.edu</b></div>
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