What are the responsibilities and job description for the MUSiC Process Engineer I position at University of Arkansas?
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Closing Date
10/15/2026
Type Of Position
Researchers and Scientists
Workstudy Position
No
Job Type
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
Work Shift
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
MUSiC Facility Employees
Department's Website
https://uapower.group/
Summary Of Job Duties
The Process Engineer I - BEOL is responsible for developing, qualifying, optimizing, and sustaining semiconductor back-end-of-line (BEOL) process modules within the National Multi-User Silicon Carbide (MUSiC) Research and Fabrication Facility. The position will have primary engineering responsibility for BEOL capabilities including backside processing, metallization, wafer thinning and dicing, and selected packaging-related processes supporting silicon carbide device fabrication, research, prototyping, customer-sponsored projects, and low-volume manufacturing. While BEOL processing is the primary focus of this position, there will be front-end-of-line processing aid required during slow cycles or major infrastructure projects.
Working under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Process Engineer I - BEOL will develop and maintain robust, repeatable process modules; support installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of BEOL equipment; execute process-development activities; troubleshoot process and equipment issues; and help transition new capabilities from development into routine operation.
The position will work closely with process integration, equipment, facilities, quality, research personnel, university researchers, industrial collaborators, and external equipment and materials suppliers. The engineer will establish process specifications, develop and maintain standard operating procedures, document process conditions and results, analyze process data, participate in continuous improvement activities, and support the implementation of statistical and quality controls appropriate for research, prototyping, and low-volume manufacturing environments.
This position may provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, interns, operators, and student researchers. This position requires regular work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment and may require occasional work outside normal business hours in support of fabrication schedules, equipment recovery, or operational and safety needs. This position is weather essential and may require being on call for emergency response. HAZMAT training will be provided and is required for this position.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
Salary Information
$86,355 - Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents To Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Thomas White, Chief Technology Officer for MUSiC, thomaswhite@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions To Applicants
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity
Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date
10/15/2026
Type Of Position
Researchers and Scientists
Workstudy Position
No
Job Type
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
Work Shift
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
MUSiC Facility Employees
Department's Website
https://uapower.group/
Summary Of Job Duties
The Process Engineer I - BEOL is responsible for developing, qualifying, optimizing, and sustaining semiconductor back-end-of-line (BEOL) process modules within the National Multi-User Silicon Carbide (MUSiC) Research and Fabrication Facility. The position will have primary engineering responsibility for BEOL capabilities including backside processing, metallization, wafer thinning and dicing, and selected packaging-related processes supporting silicon carbide device fabrication, research, prototyping, customer-sponsored projects, and low-volume manufacturing. While BEOL processing is the primary focus of this position, there will be front-end-of-line processing aid required during slow cycles or major infrastructure projects.
Working under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Process Engineer I - BEOL will develop and maintain robust, repeatable process modules; support installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of BEOL equipment; execute process-development activities; troubleshoot process and equipment issues; and help transition new capabilities from development into routine operation.
The position will work closely with process integration, equipment, facilities, quality, research personnel, university researchers, industrial collaborators, and external equipment and materials suppliers. The engineer will establish process specifications, develop and maintain standard operating procedures, document process conditions and results, analyze process data, participate in continuous improvement activities, and support the implementation of statistical and quality controls appropriate for research, prototyping, and low-volume manufacturing environments.
This position may provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, interns, operators, and student researchers. This position requires regular work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment and may require occasional work outside normal business hours in support of fabrication schedules, equipment recovery, or operational and safety needs. This position is weather essential and may require being on call for emergency response. HAZMAT training will be provided and is required for this position.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least two years of semiconductor process engineering, product engineering, test engineering, advanced manufacturing, or closely related experience
- At least one year experience developing, qualifying, optimizing, or sustaining semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing processes
- At least one year experience qualifying, optimizing, or sustaining semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing process equipment
- At least one year experience troubleshooting semiconductor processes and identifying root causes of process variation or failure
- At least two years experience preparing and maintaining process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, or technical reports
- U.S. Citizenship required due to access to controlled facilities and environments
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
- M.S. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least five years of semiconductor or microelectronics process-development experience
- At least five years experience qualifying, optimizing, or sustaining semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing process equipment
- At least two years experience supporting ISO, semiconductor quality systems, or controlled manufacturing environments
- At least two years experience mentoring technicians, junior engineers, interns, or student researchers
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
Salary Information
$86,355 - Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents To Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Thomas White, Chief Technology Officer for MUSiC, thomaswhite@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions To Applicants
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity
Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Salary : $86,355