Characterization Engineer - SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Company: SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Location: Rochester
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Apr 5 2022 Job Description: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:The successful candidate will work primarily on characterization of photonic device performance and prepare characterization reports. The characterization engineer will specifically implement optical and electronic testing procedures for photonic devices and structures to characterize Mach-Zehnder interferometers, ring resonators, waveguides, and diodes. The engineer will use standard/specialized semiconductor and photonic testing tools and collect and analyze electrical/optical device data andperform RF/Microwave Device testing including s-parameter, as well as modulated signal measurements. The characterization engineer writes technical reports to funding agencies, customers, and for internal use, write scripts to control test equipment, and maintain and troubleshoot test equipment.Other reasonable duties as assigned Job Requirements:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline from college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. Knowledge of semiconductor materials and photonic device characterization using electrical and optical tools Computer skills including MS Office, Python, LabView, and multiphysics software a plus At least one year of experience in testing and characterizing semiconductor materials and electronic and photonic devices Semiconductor test equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience preferred General laboratory and cleanroom practices Strong oral and written communication skills, strong organization skills with attention to detail, and excellent documentation capability Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds on a periodic basis throughout the workday Citizen or permanent resident of the United StatesApplicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.Notes: Position contingent on the availability of funding Additional Information:Research Foundation for SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, Research Foundation for SUNY at SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the College's current campus security policies. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link:https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/University Police/Final-Clery-Report-Utica-2021.pdfhttps://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/University Police/Final-Clery-Report-Albany-2021.pdfInquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX CoordinatorTitleIX@sunypoly.edu at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email atinfo@goer.ny.gov .Research Foundation employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by the Research Foundation. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486-1-border/@@images/file

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