Job details
Job type full-time temporary
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
Organization 052441, mesafab operations team, is seeking a microelectronic/semiconductor technologist to join the team! the selected candidate will work with fabrication related process development and execution of baseline processes in areas such as photolithography, dry etch, wet etch/clean, oxidation and diffusion, cmp (planarization), metals, metrology/sem, thin films, wafer bonding and thinning, mems release, and electroplating.
On any given day, you may be called up to:
Develop and execute baseline fabrication processes in areas; including photolithography, dry etch, wet etch/clean, oxidation and diffusion, cmp (planarization), metals, metrology/sem, thin films, wafer bonding and thinning, mems release, and electroplating.
Support documentation and publication efforts, including the preparation of information for scientific and engineering publications.
Perform work in a safe and compliant manner, seeks out specialist advice as needed, and maintains the necessary documentation.
Work in a clean room environment.
Work alongside engineers to execute projects and to support r&d and production activities.
The primary job responsibilities will require you to work a second shiftThe hours for second shift are approximately 2:00 pm to 12:30am.
Qualifications we require
Bachelor`s degree in physics, material science, chemistry or a relevant science or engineering field
The ability to acquire and maintain a doe l-level security clearance
Qualifications we desire
3+ years of direct laboratory experience
Familiar with applicable safety requirements relevant to semiconductor processing work (chemical safety, personal protective equipment)
Experience working in a clean room environment
Proven experience working in a semiconductor production and/or r&d micro fabrication environment
Demonstrated experience in process development and device fabrication
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities on a diverse range of projects
Demonstrated skills working with multiple customers conducting various projects
Good verbal and written communication skills
About our team
Mesa microfabrication develops and maintains core semiconductor processing capabilities that enable our customers to build differentiating microsystems productsTwo unique facilities are co-located within the 64,900 square foot mesafab complex including:
1An 11,900 square foot class 1 silicon fab for 8-inch silicon wafer processing and
2A 14,900 square foot class 10/class 100 microfab for compound semiconductor processing and silicon wafer post-processing.
The microfab maintains expertise in compound semiconductor processing and heterogeneous integrationAll of the microfab equipment (180 tools) are maintained and supported by our in-house maintenance and technical staffWe are capable of producing highly customized, low-volume production or prototyping devices and have flexible processing capabilitiesThe silicon fab has processing expertise in cmos, mems, silicon photonics, and ion trap technologiesOver 150 tools are maintained, supported, and operated 24 hours per day, 5 days a week (3 shifts)Critical infrastructure and safety systems, enabling fab operations, are maintained, and sustained by an integrated team of domain specialists with specialization in semiconductor equipment and emergency response.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe l-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
Position information
This limited term employee (lte) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at sandia`s discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in lte positions may bid on regular sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
Essential functions
Selected applicants will be required to pass a job placement assessment before beginning the job to ensure that they can perform the essential physical requirements, with or without accommodations.
