R & D Engineer 2 (4757) Job #80686 - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)

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The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world. Our key strength is our array of cross-disciplinary, team-driven projects. The integration of EE and CS forms the core, with strong interactions that extend into biological sciences, mechanical and civil engineering, physical sciences, chemistry, mathematics, and operations research.

The Reconfigurable Quantum Materials Laboratory (Cao Lab) is seeking an R&D Engineer to lead and oversee all nanofabrication projects within the research group. The primary purpose of this position is to develop new fabrication processes for advanced MEMS devices, for quantum and energy-related research projects.

The First Review Date for this job is: 9/4/25 - Open until filled

45% Under supervision, design, fabricate, and use electronic test equipment for characterizing MEMS devices and other nanoelectronic devices, such as transistors, switches, and filters. This includes a significant amount of computer-aided design work, as well as laboratory work such as soldering, measuring, and debugging. Simulates and optimizes MEMS devices using COMSOL.

20% Under supervision, design and fabricate MEMS and other nanoelectronic devices such as transistors, switches, and filters in a nanofabrication facility (e.g., Marvell Nanolab). This includes working in a cleanroom environment, using shared facilities such as lithography, etching, thin-film growth tools, etc., as well as wet-bench work that involves using various chemicals, for the processing of silicon and III-V semiconductor wafers and materials.

15% Gathers and analyzes data; prepares formal engineering reports, drawings, and status reports. Analyzes the performance of the MEMS device via electrical measurements.

10% Work subject to review by a more senior-level Engineer.

10% Assists with the implementation of business processes.

• Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity.
• Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices, and procedures in the completion of assignments.
• Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000 - 95,000.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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