Project Engineer

2 months ago


East Lansing, United States Fraunhofer USA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Applied research is the foundation of our organization. Fraunhofer USA bridges the gap between basic research and industry aiming to accelerate technology development resulting in faster market penetration. We partner with our clients from academia, government and industry to transform original ideas into innovations that benefit society and strengthen the economy.

The Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest is located on the campus of the Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The Center focuses on next generation materials for a variety of markets, including, automotive, energy, environment and health. The Center’s technology portfolio includes additive manufacturing, coatings, plasma sources, diamond materials and laser applications.

Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest is seeking a highly motivated, reliable and technically competent individual to join our team as a Project Engineer for Diamond Fabrication. Participating as a Project Engineer you will play an integral part within our diverse team of diamond experts advancing novel synthetic diamond fabrication processes for a broad variety of markets. Our program addresses a broad spectrum of diamond materials for analytical, electronic, optical, thermal and quantum applications. We interact with and supply a wide variety of diamond materials to our customers form academia and industry.

This is a salaried entry level position offering benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, life insurance and pension plan.

The business core working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with an average working week of 40 hours. Project dependent work hours may be shifted outside of the core working hours.

Responsibilities

  • Be a member of a highly skilled and interdisciplinary team advancing diamond growth and fabrication processes.
  • Cleanroom microfabrication of diamond devices and materials.
  • Adapt and design new fabrication process flows.
  • Coordinate fabrication activities within fabrication team and technology groups.
  • Execute engineering projects in areas related to diamond fabrication.
  • Technical report writing on results of assigned engineering projects.
  • Maintenance and conditioning of diamond fabrication and growth systems.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality program (ISO9001) requirements.
  • Other duties within the Diamond Technologies Team as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • BS or equivalent experience required in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering or science field.
  • 2-3 Years of cleanroom microfabrication experience.
  • Working knowledge of materials science, chemical and physical vapor deposition.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent ability to independently identify, develop and implement scientific solutions to practical problems.
  • Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Able to work independently, collaboratively and effectively across different functions.
  • Able to set priorities and adapt to changing needs as well as the proven ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Establish and maintain a safe laboratory environment and work practices.
  • Able to work in an interdisciplinary, diverse and international team.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering or science field is preferred.
  • Prior experience in a research setting is preferred.
  • Prior experience working with diamond materials is preferred.
  • Prior experience with material characterization, such as XRD, AFM, SEM, Raman is strongly desired.
  • Technical and working knowledge of polishing and lapping equipment is strongly desired.
  • Prior experience with operation and maintenance of vacuum systems is desired.

Fraunhofer USA is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and is a federal contractor and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Upon request, Fraunhofer USA will make accessible to applicants its Affirmative Action. VEVERRA and Section 503 Plans.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.


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