Cooperative Education (Co-Op) | Semi-Conductor | Summer 2024

A semiconductor technician able to run loosely defined processes that have undergone Proof of Concept in order to provide feedback to process and design engineers. This position is a hands-on position in the lab, 20-40 hours a week for a 6-month period and involves a good portion of time working with other engineers to improve processes, collect and report data, discuss failures and possible design and/or process changes. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity as part of a project team. Works under only general direction. Independent judgment and ingenuity are used to develop solutions. Seeks input from more senior staff for unusual challenges.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and understand process documents attached to the company’s products.
• Produce prototypes to flesh out new processes and document the process for verification.
• Review experiments Engineering, execute and write up data set.
• Able to Run Most of the Following Processes (for R&D Support and Manufacturing Support)
  • Deposition and Evaporation processes common to the semiconductor field
  • Dry and Wet Etching on semiconductor wafer materials
  • Various Masking processes
  • SEM, AFM, Ellipsometry, Particulate analysis and metrology
• Experience or familiarity with the following machines and their value add: Ultra-High Vacuum Systems, 3D Printing, PECVD, Sputter, other Deposition machines (ALD), Mask Aligners, Dicing, Bonding, general cleanroom environments.

Education Requirements:

• Current enrollment Junior (3rd) or Senior (4th) year in bachelor's program in EE, ME, Physics, Chemistry, or related Engineering equivalent; or EET.

Preferred

• Preferred – current graduate student in STEM.   

Experience/Skills Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• 0-2 years minimum experience in the MEMs, Micro/Nano Fabrication or Semiconductor field.
• Basic understanding of optical imaging systems, RF module integration & test, and other engineering disciplines (electronics, test, mechanics, FEA, thermal, safety)
• Excellent communication skills with multi-disciplinary engineering team and government customers
• Proficient written (reports, proposals, white papers) and verbal skills (technical presentations)

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience and/or academic interest in design and development of visible light cameras
• Experience and/or in Silicon molding/assembly
• Experience with and/or academic interest in integration & testing of Electro-Optical imaging systems
• Experience working within the defense industry and delivering solutions to the appropriate standards.

Additional information

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EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

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