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Equipment Technician, Physical Deposition Focus, Microelectronics Research Center

The University of Texas at Austin
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Mar 24, 2026

Job Posting Title:

Equipment Technician, Physical Deposition Focus, Microelectronics Research Center

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Microelectronics Research Center (MRC) laboratories serve users from both universities and corporations across many different fields: electronics, optics, physics, chemistry and astronomy, as well as chemical, mechanical and petroleum engineering. The MRC is more than a clean room with a comprehensive set of advanced nano-fabrication equipment; it is a community of scientists who work together to build advanced technology products and knowledge.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

  • Retirement contributions

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The Equipment Technician supports physical deposition operations, including sputtering, reactive sputtering, thermal evaporation, electron-beam evaporation, and atomic layer deposition (ALD). The technician assists in process execution, tool operation, and maintenance, with emphasis on metrology, diagnostics, and hardware troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor physical deposition tools (e.g., sputter systems, e-beam evaporators, ALD reactors).

  • Train users in equipment operation, tool limitations, and safe use practices.

  • Perform routine deposition runs and collect metrology data using tools such as ellipsometers, profilometers, and thickness monitors.

  • Assist researchers in process development and optimization.

  • Conduct diagnostic testing and perform mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, including replacement of boards, vacuum components, and thermal sources.

  • Maintain accurate logs of tool performance, process parameters, and maintenance activities.

  • Support tool qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance schedules.

Required Qualifications
  • High School diploma/GED.

  • Minimum of 4 years of skilled construction and maintenance of equipment that includes 2 years of experience in semiconductor or thin-film processing environments.

  • Familiarity with vacuum systems, thermal sources, and cleanroom protocols.

  • Basic understanding of metrology tools and thin-film characterization.

  • PECVD and/or MOCVD experience is not required but desirable.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree in electronics, materials science, or related technical field.

  • Prior handson experience with preventive maintenance execution and component replacement.

  • Experience in a shareduser academic or national laboratory facility.

Salary

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

  • May work around chemical fumes

  • May work around standard office conditions

  • May work around chemicals

  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

  • Use of manual dexterity

  • Climbing of stairs

  • Climbing of ladders

  • Lifting and moving

  • Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

  • Field work as necessary

  • Cleanroom Environment

  • Yellow lighting in Lithography areas

  • Noisy environment

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials.Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

  • Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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