Manufacturing Technicians

Overview

The Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International in Princeton, NJ, needs a Manufacturing Technician , that will work as part of a small team to perform experimentation and operational steps in a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.

Through SRI's Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits (GEM) and Advanced Microcircuit Emulation (AME) programs, the Microcircuit Emulation Center supplies form, fit, function, and interface replacements for obsolete microcircuits. This capability supports production, redesign, and sustainment requirements for the life of a weapon system. SRI’s Microcircuit Emulation Center is a government-supported, U.S.-based Trusted foundry.

Responsibilities

• Performing hands on operational work in a cleanroom environment through computer operated terminals at production machines that are used to create microcircuits.

• Learn rules and regulations for working safely and in line with quality requirements in a cleanroom environment.

• Learn and use software programs to support creation of manufacturing process steps, data collection and presentation.

• Perform experiments, and execute operational steps to collect and analyze data using metrology equipment and methods.

• Create Excel spreadsheets to collect and organize data and create PowerPoint presentations that summarize data.

• Perform public speaking in small meetings with various manufacturing staff to discuss results and next steps.

• Learn to operate metrology equipment including scanning electron microscope (SEM) to perform SEM work, thickness measurement using ellipsometry systems etc.

• Interact with staff across different operational areas.

• Consistently create and maintain documentation for work tasks and activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related subject

• Due to government contract requirements candidates must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Experience with the following: experimental planning, data organization, graphing in Excel, and making PowerPoint slides

• Be able to write reports, and deliver PowerPoint presentations

Working Conditions

• Able to work in cleanroom environment for significant portion of day – up to 7 hours

• Monday – Friday, on-site, 8:00-5:00pm

The salary range is: $20.76-$27.51/hr. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

Background Check

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.

EOE/AA

SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

At SRI

We value different identities, perspectives and experiences. An inclusive working environment that nurtures a culture of belonging strengthens our ability to create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.

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Job Locations US-NJ-Princeton

ID 2025-6254

Category Engineering

Position Type Full-Time

Worker Type On-Site