MUSiC Facilities Engineer

Position Title
MUSiC Facilities Engineer

Job Type
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Location
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Summary of Job Duties
The MUSiC Facilities Engineer will be primarily responsible for the operation, maintenance, monitoring, safety, potential procurement, and installation of the cleanroom and the preparation and interaction of the facility (exhaust, cooling water, DI/RO water systems, process gases, chemicals, abatement systems, and building MEP systems) with the fabrication equipment from installation to operation. The position will work with UA EHS to ensure that the facilities and cleanroom function in accordance with safety requirements and codes, and the requirements of semiconductor process equipment. The position will work with equipment engineers, process engineers and fab managers to integrate facilities into the various MUSiC Fab equipment in both the Backend operations cleanroom facility and the Main production facility cleanroom at the University of Arkansas. There will be an aspect of the position which will overlap with the equipment engineers such that if equipment is down, the Facilities and Process Engineer and the Equipment Engineer will be responsible for completing maintenance and returning the tool to production. This position will also support research and aid in the development of low volume R&D prototyping for purposes of advancing the state of the art as well as being compatible with the needs of industrial advancement in the field. The position reports directly to the MUSiC Facilities Manager. Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, and the employee must create and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. The position is weather essential and will require being on call (24/7) for emergency response on a rotating schedule. HAZMAT training will be provided and is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, monitor, and ensure safety of the cleanroom and related facility systems (exhaust, cooling water, DI/RO water, process gases, chemicals, abatement systems, building MEP).

Collaborate with UA EHS to ensure compliance with safety requirements, codes, and semiconductor process equipment specifications.

Coordinate with equipment engineers, process engineers, and fab managers to integrate facilities into MUSiC Fab equipment in both Backend operations cleanroom and Main production facility cleanroom.

Work with equipment engineers to perform maintenance when equipment is down and return tools to production.

Support research and low‑volume R&D prototyping to advance the field and meet industrial needs.

Maintain regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance; create harmonious working relationships.

Provide on‑call (24/7) emergency response on a rotating schedule; complete HAZMAT training.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.

At least five years of industry or academic experience in facilities operations and safety.

At least five years of experience with hazardous gas supply and gas detection monitoring systems.

At least one year experience working with material suppliers, contractors, and equipment vendors.

At least two years experience in production equipment installation and related construction.

At least two years experience in root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

At least five years experience in a semiconductor process and manufacturing environment with direct experience in a facilities engineering role.

At least ten years of safety and facilities experience.

At least five years experience in hazardous gas distribution systems design.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of SEMI organization standards (volume and component standards).

At least five years of multi‑disciplinary experience advancing process equipment maintenance.

At least five years experience with thermal and plasma gas reaction chamber, and high vacuum systems.

Benefits
Employee benefits include health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of salary.

Salary and Compensation
Commensurate with education and experience.

Additional Information
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact
Nestor Camargo, MUSiC Facilities Manager, ncamarg@uark.edu

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Sex Offender Registry Check

Additional checks such as financial background, Motor Vehicle Registry, drug screening as required by position.

Physical Activity Requirements
None

Benefits Eligibility
Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high‑quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence, and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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