Senior/Principal Microelectronics/Semiconductor Fabrication Technologist

About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov These benefits vary by job classification. What Your Job Will Be Like: We have an exciting opportunity for a Microelectronic/Semiconductor Technologist to join our compound semiconductor microelectronics team supporting the Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor and High Voltage Diode MESA products. We work in a highly collaborative teaming environment to develop new custom application-specific circuits with direct, relevant impact to our national security mission. The selected candidate will perform a wide variety of microfabrication processing activities in a Class 10 compound semiconductor fabrication facility including but not limited to: metrology, photolithography, wet and dry etch, metal evaporation and electroplating, thin film deposition, wafer thinning and die singulation. On any given day, you may be called on to: Perform low-variability, well-characterized manufacturing processes required for qualified component delivery to our customers. Deliver on negotiated project commitments. Work with senior staff to develop innovative new processes to meet emerging technology needs. Maintain documentation and statistical process controls. Actively support failure analysis and root cause investigations for process and equipment excursions. Collaborate and team with MESA MicroFab Operations personnel and other Sandia technical staff. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Salary Range: $74,700 - $144,400 *Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential. Qualifications We Require: Associates degree in STEM field plus (1) or more years of directly related experience or; HS diploma plus four (4) years of semiconductor processing or laboratory process experience Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE L clearance Qualifications We Desire: Experience with compound semiconductor processing Demonstrated problem solving skills Ability to prioritize work while supporting multiple project Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment About Our Team: The III-V Microelectronics Department is responsible for the research and technology foundation of Group III-V compound semiconductors within the MESA: Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications Center that enables the creation, development and delivery of microelectronic components addressing high-performance, harsh-environment communication, sensing and control problems. We work throughout the Technology Readiness Level range from TRL1 (basic principles observed and reported) to TRL6 (representative of the deliverable demonstrated in relevant environments), and partner as appropriate to assure the delivery of qualified products to our customers. Our Department focuses on providing customers with microtechnology or microsystems integration solutions to their problems, who need a trusted partner or supplier to create and deliver on stated performance, size, weight, power and cost benefits relative to alternatives. Meeting project milestones and delivery commitments are critical to success in our business. Core Department capabilities include electronic modeling and simulation; epitaxial design, growth and characterization; rad-hard microelectronic device and circuit design, microfabrication, characterization, and reliability; and high-reliability microelectronic product design, characterization, and delivery for high-consequence system applications. Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. Security Clearance: Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law