Nanofab Job Postings

You can see our Organization Chart here: https://www.nanotech.ucsb.edu/staff

Current Openings

The following are positions we are currently hiring for:

Intern - Processing Technician - Thin-Film Characterizations

• SPRING 2025 position specifically
• This position is for current UCSB Undergraduate students. Ideally in a technical field, optionally having taken one of the cleanroom course (neither are required).

• A position in the "Process Group", led by Demis D. John.
• Running thin-film deposition calibrations on various high-use deposition tools, as listed on the Deposition: Process Control data.
  • These are user-accessible (public) charts and data that users consult to ensure the tools are operating as expected, and/or for troubleshooting problems in the fabrication process.
• May also transition into Lithography and Plasma-Etch calibrations over time.

Intern - Processing Technician - Etch Characterizations

• SPRING 2025 position specifically
• This position is for current UCSB Undergraduate students. Ideally in a technical field, optionally having taken one of the cleanroom course (neither are required).

• A position in the "Process Group", led by Demis D. John.
• Running plasma etch calibrations and SEM on various high-use etch tools, as listed on the Etching: Process Control data.
  • These are user-accessible (public) charts and data that users consult to ensure the tools are operating as expected, and/or for troubleshooting problems in the fabrication process.
• May also transition into Lithography and Vacuum Deposition calibrations over time.

Filled/Closed Positions

Process/Wafer Fab Engineer Level 2 (Staff Position)

We are no longer reviewing applications for this position

Apply at this link: jobs.ucsb.edu (#65571) - R&D Engineer Level 2

• Under the supervision of a R&D3 Engineer, develops processes and establishes process control on a variety of nanofabrication research tools within the facility, including thin film deposition, inductively coupled plasma etching, and projection lithography.
• Works to establish and document standard procedures as well as new process modules for a variety of nanofabrication processes through direct hands-on processing and results documentation.
• Assigned work will support engineering staff, facility users, and facility projects.

Process/Wafer Fab Engineer Level 3 (Staff position)

We are no longer reviewing applications for this position

Apply at this link: jobs.ucsb.edu (# 60935): Research & Development Engineer level 3

• Process Development for Fab processes: Developing and executing fabrication processes for external customers and internal lab needs.
• Process Development for Lab equipment: Developing new recipes and designing/running DOE's for new/existing lab equipment.
• User Support: Giving fabrication advice to internal/external users.
• Process Control: Observing + Troubleshooting process drift/deviations, improving process repeatability.

View all Nanofab Job Openings

To search for available NanoFab job positions, follow these instructions:

1. Follow the appropriate link:
   1. Staff Jobs for "External Applicants" - not a current UCSB employee
   2. Staff Jobs for "Internal Applicants" - for current UCSB employees
2. In the "keywords" search field, search for "NanoFab".
   • All available NanoFab job postings should be listed.

(The same can be done by going to https://www.jobs.ucsb.edu/ > scroll to Browse Jobs > Choose Internal or External applicant.)