Project Support Specialist at NY CREATES in Albany, New York

Job Description:

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Location: Albany, NY Category: Engineering Posted On: Wed Oct 2 2024 Job Description:

Job Description for Project Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

This position is in support of the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH), a Microelectronics Commons funded innovation hub. As a distributed network of fabrication facilities and innovation partners, a key component of the NORDTECH program is to build and strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in New York, the Northeast, and across the country.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Technical Director's efforts around Microelectronics Commons prototype project calls, hub-level proof-of-concept projects, and external proposal development.
• Administering, monitoring, and supporting NORDTECH project teams with electronic design automation (EDA) software, and cloud compute infrastructure.
• Work with the NORDTECH Advisory Committees and will help coordinate NORDTECH technical working groups, road mapping, and events.
• This position will require up to 25% travel, primarily within New York State and the Northeast Region.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Project Support Specialist

• Bachelor of science in physics, electrical engineering, or other related physical science/engineering field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization AND a minimum of 5 years of experience in the microelectronics industry.
• OR Master of science in physics, electrical engineering, or other related physical science/engineering field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization AND a minimum of 3 years of experience in the microelectronics industry.
• Experience working with engineers, technicians, and support staff, as well as customers/end users.
• Excellent ability to work and problem solve independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS for Project Support Specialist

• PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or other related physical science/engineering field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization related to microelectronics AND 2 years of experience in the microelectronics industry.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Hands-on processing in university-based "nanofab" facilities.
• Electronic design automation, chip design, and/or device simulation.
• Exposure to academia, government entities, and/or consortia.
• Familiarity with the microelectronics technical areas supported by NORDTECH: Quantum, AI Hardware, Secure Edge, Commercial Leap Ahead (Power Electronics, Magnetics).

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000

*Posted salary ranges are determined upon experience and education.

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.

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