Training Fab Process Engineer

Training Fab Process Engineer
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Training Fab Process Engineer to join our team and lead efforts in semiconductor process education. Reporting to the Head of Group, you will coordinate and deliver training programs in semiconductor materials science and device fabrication technologies. This includes developing and delivering tailored courses for diverse client groups, ranging from introductory sessions to advanced workshops. You will also oversee the development of training materials, demonstrate processing techniques, and manage laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. The role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance technical education and contribute to the development of future talent in semiconductor fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• The preparation for and delivery of Semiconductor Materials science and Device Fabrication Technology lectures
• Demonstration of tool operation and processing techniques in the Training laboratory at Tyndall
• Development of a range of courses to suit different client groups, ranging from ½ day course for an overview presentation of lab techniques, to 1 week course for post graduate students
• Work with Business Development team to develop a Continuing Professional Development Course, CPD, for external academic and industrial clients
• Where appropriate - course work is corrected and marks awarded are posted to the relevant department / student records office in UCC/Tyndall
• All administration associated with the Training course and preparation of costs and invoices associated with the various teaching modules.
• Development of appropriate documentation (eg manuals) for each of the fabrication sub processes
• Promotion of the Training facility and to be proactive in this role
• Respond to user access and training requests in a timely and professional manner
• Induction of all lab users and management of access records
• Review or proposed process activities within the training fab
• Implementation and monitoring of safe working practices within laboratory areas
• Ensures that performance status information on equipment/process is available through the accurate recording of all information on electronic work flow systems and other documentation as appropriate
• Provide written and verbal reports as required
• When required and as training fab schedules allow carry out process engineering duties in other fabrication laboratories
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management System
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards including generation and review of Risk Assessments (RAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training records
• Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post

Essential Criteria

• Masters in a science or engineering discipline
• Typically a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a process engineer in a semiconductor fabrication facility
• Extensive knowledge of one or more semiconductor fabrication technologies eg Photolithography, Electron Beam Lithography, Plasma Processing etc
• Track record in preparation of material for training
• Experience in delivery of technical training programmes /lectures/tutorials
• Experience of delivery of hands on process/tool training

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of entrepreneurial experience
• Evidence of creative skills/creativity
• Experience with DOE

Tyndall National institute has a proactive entrepreneurial culture and we welcom€n of technology start-ups.
Appointment may be made on the Senior Technical Officer Scale B salary scale €64,587 - €75,961 per annum.
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Niamh Waldron.
Closing date for application is 24th January 2025

Application Instructions
Please make sure to attach an up to date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for this role.

A full candidate information pack is available to download by clicking here.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.

At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute at University College, Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.