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Job Description
Job Summary:
Lead and provide professional engineering expertise in a core facility in process design, training, quality assurance, and developmental activities.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Oversee and lead all the activities (maintenance, training, and process development) in the photolithography area, and especially in the advanced Photolithography. Supervise the photo engineer/technician on this technical area.
Lead the process development and technology innovation of advanced lithography (3D lithography, direct laser writing). Support and supervise the REU/REV student/interns.
Participate research projects of Harvard PI groups, provide the process development assistance, technical solutions, and support broad and challenge research application.
In charge of all the nanofabrication backend and packaging processes.
Establish and supervise the process design facility, including modeling software, Nanofab process simulation and integration.
Working Conditions:
- May be required to work in a cleanroom, chemical, or measurement laboratory environments
- May be exposed to toxic, radioactive, or carcinogenic materials including compressed gases, acids, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other chemicals
- May be required to work nights and weekends
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting (up to approximately 50 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion
- Standing and/or sitting for extended periods
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field and a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, or
- A minimum of nine years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent communication skills are required. The candidate should be self-motivated with a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training, to succeed, and to develop intellectual and practical professional skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in teams is essential.
Additional Information
- Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
- Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources
Work Format Details
This position is based on-site at a Harvard campus location. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Salary Grade and Ranges
This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Benefits
Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
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