Department: Knight Campus
Rank: Research Engineer
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

December 4, 2023; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your online application, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Department Summary

The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a billion-dollar initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries and the process of turning those discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and beyond. The Knight Campus will reshape the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

Position Summary

The Cleanroom Engineer will lead the daily technical operation, maintenance of equipment, and training of the users of the clean room in the Knight Campus. The engineer will work with the Knight Campus leadership, and internal and external user groups to establish operating protocols, and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and outside users to maximize high-impact research output.

Responsibilities include internal and external business development to drive facility use, oversight of users and/or technical staff, safety, user training in tool use and process development, equipment maintenance, tool acquisition and installation, and all aspects of activities performed within the facility. The Engineer works closely with facilities users, campus safety personnel, Information Services support, outside vendors and contractors, and internal administrative personnel (faculty, administrative staff, president’s office) to control costs, provide accurate billing and maintain a safe and highly efficient laboratory serving the needs of the university and external facility clients.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in physical sciences or engineering.
• Three years of experience with cleanroom operation and tool maintenance.
• Five years of relevant progressive professional experience.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.
• Proficiency with software and technology, including technical knowledge and hands-on ability in the operation of relevant clean room tools such as but not limited to: photolithography; photomask design & writing; process chemistry; micro- & nano-fabrication; thin film deposition, including thermal, e-beam, and sputter deposition as well as CVD, PECVD and ALD; dry etch; and metrology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience managing or providing substantial technical leadership in a clean room or comparable research facility.
• Professional experience with installation and maintenance of major equipment.
• Two years of project management and/or finance skills, including experience in managing budgets.
• Professional experience in implementing and managing complicated safety regulations and protocols.
• Professional experience with financial and administrative policies, rules, and procedures.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

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