Vacancy Detail

Date Posted:  09-Feb-09

Process Engineer for plating work related to E3Car

(Ref. No. KR – 04)
Tyndall National Institute invites applications for the position of Process Engineer to develop nano-composite materials for the next generation SiC high temperature devices. High temperature resistant lead-free solders or metal alloys will be considered for either flip-chip interconnections or thermal interfacing.

As a process engineer, the candidate will have responsibility for an assigned technology area(s). The engineer will be responsible for sustaining existing processes or technologies and developing of new processes/technologies also across other projects. The candidate is expected to develop his/her own knowledge through attendance at national and international conferences and by keeping up to date with technology through study of commercial and scientific publications.

New process development or adaptation is required in almost every project that uses the fabrication facility. An interactive and communicative role is required for dealing with customers and Tyndall personal. Depending on the nature of the project it may be required to work in a team to do the process development or the responsibility could entirely be with the process engineer.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years experience of working in electrochemistry or related areas, ideally this should include experience with different electrochemical fabrication techniques. Good communication skills are required, and candidate should be able to work both as an individual and as a team player. Self-initiative is important and an analytical mindset and problem solving skills will be very useful.

Role of the candidate:

1. Perform plating and related fabrication, in the area noted above, under the guidance of the nominated supervisor.

2. Work as part of the Heterogeneous System Integration research team, sharing resources and experimental facilities with other research personnel

3. Acquire specific skills in sample preparation and characterisation.

4. To work safely, and adopt these practices as required by Tyndall.

5. The process engineer is responsible for ensuring that all ISO documentation in the assigned area(s) is accurate, comprehensive and completed as required.

6. Acquire specific transferable skills in terms of time management, reporting, keeping of formal laboratory notebooks and communication of results.

7. Prepare and defend reports and other materials designed to be effective metrics of progress, as required by Tyndall/ UCC.

9. Attend training courses and lectures as in consultation with the supervisor and achieve appropriate standards in the assessments associated with these.

For more information, please contact Dr. Kafil M. Razeeb on Tel: +353 21 490 4078 or email: kafil.mahmood@tyndall.ie

To apply, please submit a CV to careers@tyndall.ie quoting the reference number.

Contact:

Dr. Kafil M. Razeeb
University College Cork, Tyndall National Institute

Cork
Ireland
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Email. kafil.mahmood@tyndall.ie

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