Electro-Optics Technician
CWA Position
Job T99091, Electro-Optics Technician:
The Electro-optics Technician will be responsible for the design, construction, and operation of prototypes to be used for on-line metrology in the thin film photovoltaics industry. This position will design and construct high precision optical scanning systems along with their control and data acquisition systems and participate will be expected by the successful candidate in the design of new optical measurement systems and design changes for existing systems. The Electro-optics Technician will operate optical instrumentation for semiconductor metrology, including transmission and reflection spectrometers, spectroscopic ellipsometers, and photoluminescence and Raman spectrometers, as well as train other technical staff, post-doctoral scientists, and graduate students in the safe and careful operation of the optical instrumentation and facilities. In carrying out these duties, the successful candidate will report to the PI of PVIC, and may at times receive guidance from the co-PI's on the project, the PVIC co-director, and the facilities manager of the Clean and Alternative Energy Incubator at the University of Toledo; Working with the PVIC Business Manager to order optical equipment and supplies will be a key component of the job duties.
The successful candidate must possess an Associates degree in electrical engineering or related engineering technology field. Five years experience in the design & utilization of optical instrumentation equipment. Five years experience in the design & construction of high speed high precision optical scanning systems. Preferred qualifications include experience in the operation of optical instrumentation for semiconductor metrology, including transmission and reflection spectrometers, spectroscopic ellipsometers, photoluminescence and Raman spectrometers; experience in facilities specification including laboratory power systems, cooling water systems, and light control systems; knowledge of polarization optics, including crystal polarizers, waveplates, and rhombs; experience in working in a team environment with colleagues having wide range of skill levels and backgrounds; experience as scheduler of instrument usage and maintenance, and tracker of instrument performance, including interaction with vendors to ensure specified performance; design and development experience for laser scribing instrumentation; and previous experience in giving professional training courses. Full Time. Pay Grade 33.
To apply, submit a cover letter (include position title and job #), a resume, as well as three references with contact information to recruit@utoledo.edu. This position will remain open until filled. Review of resumes will begin on March 31, 2008.
The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.
