Technical Assistant III (Educ) - Cleanroom Technician
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Job Info

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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 7/14/21.

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: Oct 14 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 28 2021 Eastern Daylight Time

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