| Position | Equipment Engineer, Plasma Etching and Ion Milling, Microelectronics Research Center |
| Posted | 28 Mar 2026 |
| Expired | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Company | University of Texas at Austin |
| Location | Austin | US |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Job Posting Title:
Equipment Engineer, Plasma Etching and Ion Milling, Microelectronics Research Center----
Hiring Department:
Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX----
Job Details:
General Notes
The Microelectronics Research Center (MRC) laboratories serve users from both universities and corporations across many different fields: electronics, optics, physics, chemistry and astronomy, as well as chemical, mechanical and petroleum engineering. The MRC is more than a clean room with a comprehensive set of advanced nano-fabrication equipment; it is a community of scientists who work together to build advanced technology products and knowledge.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Please visit ourHuman Resources (HR) websiteto learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
TheEtch Engineerleads development, optimization, and sustainment of advanced etch processes in a shared-user research cleanroom and is responsible for the performance, reliability, and sustainment of dry etching equipment, including plasma etching systems (RIE, ICP), atomic layer etching (ALE) tools, and ion milling systems, in a shareduser cleanroom environment. This role is expected to work as part of a team to ensure optimal tool performance by maintaining tool stability, uptime, safety, and repeatability through calibration, diagnostics, preventive maintenance support, and hardware troubleshooting. The engineer supports advanced microfabrication research and prototyping by ensuring etch tools operate within defined performance specifications and safety requirements, while working closely with process engineers, technicians, vendors, and users for recipe development, experimental design, data analysis, user training, and equipment diagnostics.
Responsibilities
Equipment Performance and Sustainment
Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, and Repair
Process Development and Optimization
Process Awareness and Metrology Support
Safety Systems and Compliance
Documentation and Operational Readiness
Collaboration and Integration
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications$90,000 + depending on qualifications
Working ConditionsPlease mark "yes" on the application for required materials.Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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