Journeyman Electronics Technician II - Clean Room

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) team at the NASA Glenn Research Center providesengineering and technical services in the areas of aeropropulsion and space propulsion and power test facilities. TFOME management is dedicated to excellence in service and to providing outstanding technical opportunities for our employees. We specialize in providing unique products and services to NASA Glenn. We are currently seeking a Journeyman level Electronics Technician to apply technical knowledge to perform routine and non-routine tasks following detailed work instructions in a cleanroom environment. The applicant should have cleanroom operational knowledge, be able to perform semiconductor type fabrication activities, and trouble shoot procedures and equipment. Tasks include running fabrication tools, working with standard processing chemicals, utilizing vacuum equipment, performing wafer dicing, and wire bonding.

Work in a class 100 (ISO 5 Class) cleanroom, as necessary, while adhering to cleanroom protocols.


1. Run process tools such as thin film deposition systems, reactive ion etchers, and chemical vapor deposition systems.
   
   
2. Work safely with standard chemicals used with semiconductor fabrication, e.g., Acetone, alcohols, BOE, photoresists.
   
   
3. Utilize vacuum components and fittings, e.g., CF and KF flanges.
   
   
4. Work with vacuum pumps and systems, e.g., turbopumps, cryopumps, and scroll pumps.
   
   
5. Perform wafer dicing and wire bonding.

1. ET graduates of the TFOME Apprenticeship Program or new hires with less than 4 years of work experience and who have completed a 2-year associate degree in Electronics Technology, or an equivalent vocational trades program.

2. Familiarity with basic electrical codes and knowledge of proper use of the NEC handbook.

3. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision.

4. Ability to use own judgment and decisions to allow continuity of workflow.

5. Must be self-motivated and a "Team Player" with good interpersonal and communication skills.

6. Must be able to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness.

7. Direct knowledge of electrical equipment, electronic sensors that monitor equipment, electronics, multimeters, advanced multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.

8. Knowledge/experience of one or more aspects related to Data Systems/Computer Engineering.

9. Cleanroom experience or operational knowledge required.

10. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.

11. Ability to read and follow technical diagrams, drawings, and schematics (electrical, mechanical, fluid, etc.) and troubleshoot equipment and systems.

12. Experience using computers for daily activity reporting, showing proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

13. Document lab and safety procedures and daily process logs.

14. Knowledge of appropriate protocols to maintain cleanliness and contamination control requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience performing the following cleanroom activities: Photolithography, Reactive Ion Etching, Electroplating, Sputter and E-beam deposition, Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atmosphere furnace annealing.

2. Background in chemistry and familiar with standard laboratory procedures.

3. Experience with AutoCAD, design of 2D structures.

4. Experience using and possibly programing LabVIEW.

5. Experience using the following test equipment: digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, curve tracers, network analyzers, and CV measurements tools.

6. Experience with analytical analysis (SEM, stress measurement, profilometry, microscopes).

7. Experience performing the following packaging activities: Wafer dicing, Automated pick, and place, Automated or Manual Wire Bonding, Flip Chip.

8. Experience in soldering and familiarity with electrical and electronic systems and prototypes.

9. Experience building, calibrating, and repairing electrical instruments or testing equipment.

10. Familiarity with drawing diagrams and writing specifications about design details of electronics units.