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STI has been a world leader in high temperature superconducting (HTS) materials since 1987, developing more than 100 patents as well as proprietary trade secrets and manufacturing know how. We are currently expanding our R&D team in Austin, TX to help us adapt our world-class HTS thin film process technology to produce second-generation (2G) HTS wire, a key enabling technology for emerging power generation and electric power grid applications. We are looking for talented, high-impact professionals who can help us successfully deliver on this opportunity.
STI offers fantastic opportunities for creative, self-starting individuals with hands-on, take-charge attitudes. STI provides excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and the opportunity to participate in the growth of an entrepreneurial enterprise at the forefront of new technologies.
We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us. If you are interested in joining the STI team, please review the job openings below and follow the instructions for submitting your resume. If you are experiencing problems, or would like more information, please call the HR department at 805.690.4500 or send an e-mail to jobs@suptech.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Karen Salcido, Director of Human Resources
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| For prompt consideration, send, fax, or e-mail your resume to: |
Superconductor Technologies Inc.
Attn: Karen Salcido
460 Ward Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Fax: 805.967.0342
E-mail: jobs@suptech.com |
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| Please include the job name and number in your cover letter. When applying for a position via e-mail, be sure to submit your resume in one of the following formats: |
> Text pasted into the body of the e-mail
> Text Only documents
> MS Word
> HTML |
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| Austin, TX Openings |
| Design Engineers, Mechanical |
Responsibilities Include:
> Design and construction of vacuum web-coating, reel-to-reel deposition systems
> Design and build of vacuum coaters and other mechanical hardware
> Design and build of laboratory tools including measurement apparatus, web handling equipment, and other deposition equipment
> Thin-film deposition hardware design
> Generation of P&IDs, project schedules and budgets
> Managing of project schedules and budgets
> Maintenance of thin film deposition systems, associated hardware, and other laboratory equipment including photolithographic processing tools, ion mills, and thin film characterization tools (XRD, RHEED, SEM, EDX, AFM, etc.) |
Education and Experience Desired:
> BS or MS degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 6 years of design experience – a must
> Experience with thin-film deposition hardware design, construction, integration and maintenance
> Experience in the generation of P&IDs, project schedules and budgets
> Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets
> Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and Simulation (Heat Transfer and Vibration)
> Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member |
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| Process Technician, Thin-Film |
Responsibilities Include:
> Operating and maintaining thin-film deposition systems
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Measuring electrical properties of thin-film samples
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Patterning samples utilizing photolithography
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Using various metrology tools to characterize thin-film samples (XRD, AFM, EDAX, ICP, SEM, etc.)
> Maintaining laboratory equipment including photolithography tools and thin film characterization tools |
Education and Experience Desired:
> A minimum of two-year degree or higher in engineering, process technology or related field with a minimum of 3 years of clean room experience
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Understanding safety and environmental requirements
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Experience with thin-film vacuum system and handling samples/wafers in a clean room environment
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Experienced in handling chemicals and wet bench
> Experience or familiarity with photolithography and thin-film characterization
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Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member
> Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) |
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| Senior Technician - Equipment, Mechanical |
Responsibilities Include:
> Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment including photolithographic processing tools, high-vacuum deposition systems, and thin film characterization tools (x-ray diffraction, AFM, SEM, profilometry, etc.)
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Primary support role in the construction, installation and setup of high vacuum deposition equipment and other laboratory tools
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Maintain all equipment to achieve high level of safety and productivity
> Support engineers in running engineering tests for the development of new systems or enhancement of existing systems
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Build new tooling and fixtures if needed for conducting engineering tasks
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Train junior level technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
> Procurement of supplies, equipment, and chemicals and maintenance of safe laboratory practices |
Education and Experience Desired:
> AA degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience
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Thorough understanding of vacuum pumps, gauges, MFCs, and other laboratory equipment
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Machining, welding, or soldering skills
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Experience with operation and maintenance of thin film processing tools including aligners, ion mills, dicing saws, and thin film deposition systems
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Experience with thin film deposition including e-beam, ion beam, or sputtering systems
> Experience with electrical testing of materials or circuits
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Familiarity with clean room practices
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Knowledge of chemical handling and waste disposal
> Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member |
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| Process Engineer, IBAD |
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Deposit metal oxide thin-films using the reel-to-reel Ion Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD) tool
> Execute standard production processes while monitoring quality controls
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Design DOEs, implement new recipes, develop new quality metrics
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Maintenance of the IBAD tool (equipment troubleshooting, ion gun rebuilding, chamber cleaning, programming)
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Design and build of custom modifications to the IBAD tool as required
> Thin film characterization: XRD, RHEED, and SEM |
Education and Experience Desired:
> BS or MS degree in Materials Science/Engineering, EE, or Physics
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Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a clean room environment
> Experience with operation of thin-film deposition equipment (sputter tools, e-beam evaporators, ion assisted deposition, plasma etchers)
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LabView or skill in any other programming language.
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Familiarity with maintenance of high vacuum equipment
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Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member
> Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) |
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| Process Engineer, Solution Coating |
Responsibilities Include:
> Optimize coating process for planarizing metallic substrates
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Maintain coating equipment, including setup, basic maintenance and cleaning
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Recommend modifications to the coating tool as required
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Formulate coating solutions
> Coating characterization and quality control (XRD, optical microscopy, SEM, AFM, etc.) |
Education and Experience Desired:
> BS or MS degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Applied Physics (other degrees will be considered with appropriate experience)
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Minimum of 3 years of experience with thin-film deposition using solution deposition techniques required (dip coating, roll coating, spray coating)
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Experience with large area coatings or web coating is a plus
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Must have experience working with and handling flammable and hazardous solvents/materials
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Experience with experimental design and applying those skills to optimize coating uniformity and quality required
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Experience working in a clean room environment required
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Sol-gel solution formulation experience and the handling of air/moisture sensitive materials is desired
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Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member
> Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) |
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| Santa Barbara, CA Openings |
| High Temperature Superconductor System Development Engineer IV |
Responsibilities Include:
> Balance & optimize requirements of RF performance, packaging, & link performance for wireless transmitter & receiver systems.
> Develop novel cryogenic systems for measuring performance of HTS wire in high magnetic fields & low temp.
> Scan Hall probe & squid, magneto-optical imaging, or other techniques.
> Characterization of complex oxide superconducting materials. FT.
Education and Experience Desired:
>MS in Physics Engineering or related & 2 yrs related experience. |
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