Technologist II/III for III-V Semiconductor

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Golden, CO, United States

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Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

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Job Description

The Materials, Chemical and Computational Science Directorate at the National Renewable Energy lab is hiring a full-time technologist at the Technologist II or Technologist III level with expertise in conducting scientific research and process and equipment development. The candidate will work within a larger effort focused on reducing the cost of III-V photovoltaics through the development of lower cost growth methods, effective device exfoliation and substrate reuse, and lower cost processing toward commercialization.

This position will involve:

Designing and performing scientific experiments in conjunction with other researchers
Developing and implementing procedures related to the operation and maintenance of equipment and the growth, processing, and measurement of semiconductor devices
Operating and maintaining complex semiconductor growth equipment, including diagnosing problems as well as improving capabilities
Coordinating research efforts and communication between multiple research groups
Mentoring postdocs, graduate students, and technicians

Teamwork and collaboration define the modern scientific approach, and the employee will be expected to collaborate, be open to new ideas, and recognize the contribution of others. Inclusion and diversity are core values, and the employee will be expected to support a work environment that maximizes the unique talents and innovative ideas of every other employee.

Basic Qualifications

Level II:
Relevant Master's Degree. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 1 or more years of experience.

Level III:
Relevant PhD. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 1 or more years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years of experience.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Level II:

Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
Knowledge of the scientific method
Knowledge of complex equipment and processes, including logic control systems (hardware and software), gas delivery systems, power systems, and vacuum systems
Detail oriented, safety minded, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience working with industrial partners to solve equipment challenges
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Level III:

Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
Demonstrates complete understanding and wide application of the scientific method
Deomonstrated experience of complex equipment and processes, including logic control systems (hardware and software), gas delivery systems, power systems, and vacuum systems
Detail oriented, safety minded, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Autonomy working with industrial partners to solve equipment challenges
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Firm grounding in the scientific method and experience with experimental science
Experience with semiconductor deposition equipment or other complex equipment
Cleanroom semiconductor processing experience
Experience with equipment design, computational modeling, computer programming, or database management

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Research Technologist III / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800

Job Profile: Research Technologist II / Annual Salary Range: $63,600 - $104,900

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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