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Job Summary:

Lead and provide professional engineering expertise in a core facility in process design, training, quality assurance, and developmental activities.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

The Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) at Harvard University seeks a talented, enthusiastic individual to work within the nanofabrication facility as a senior lithography engineer. Reporting to the director of the Nanofabrication Facility, this position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1)     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.

2)     Lead the process development and technology innovation of advanced lithography (3D lithography, direct laser writing). Support and supervise the REU/REV student/interns. 

3)     Participate research projects of Harvard PI groups, provide the process development assistance, technical solutions, and support broad and challenge research application.  

4)     In charge of all the nanofabrication backend and packaging processes.

5)     Establish and supervise the process design facility, including modeling software, Nanofab process simulation and integration.

6)     As a member of Emergency Response Team (ERT), train users on best safety practices, and help to monitor laboratory safety compliance.

CNS is an open, shared-use facility that serves Harvard as well as external academic and industrial users. Collaboration with other CNS personnel to achieve objectives and enhance service quality is highly expected.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in cleanroom, chemical, and measurement laboratory environments.
• Will work around compressed gases, acids, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (up to approximately 50 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion
• Standing and/or sitting for extended periods
• Manual dexterity is required for this role, as it involves performing tasks that demand fine motor skills, accuracy, and swift movements. The position will require working on both large and small assemblies.

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:

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry or a related field with 3-5 year experience is desirable.

• Extensive Cleanroom fabrication experiences, especially in photolithography, etching, film deposition, and metrology, packaging technology, are highly desired.

• 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, with excellent communication skills.

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources

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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. 

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