Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics

Job Posting Title: Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics ---- Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes About Us The  Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE)  is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing. With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Benefits UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources  and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources A total of six vacancies are available.  This position may be filled at a higher-level title, relative to experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. R elocation assistance may be available. Purpose The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer develops complex and novel mechanical systems related to advanced 3D HI processes . Responsibilities Manages research projects, including defining and tracking project goals and milestones and supervising of the work of research team members. Designs, fabricates, assembles and tests equipment systems. Researches and coordinates the procurement of various equipment and sub-systems. Compiles reports on costs and inventory levels. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, precision systems engineering, or other relevant disciplines. Two years’ experience in nanofabrication, precision machine design, mechatronics, systems and controls, instrumentation, roll-to-roll systems development. Goal-oriented and ability to prioritize and multitask. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative team environment. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls, precision systems engineering, or other relevant disciplines. Experience working in a research or start-up environment. Salary Range TIE pays industry-competitive salaries. Working Conditions Work is performed on-site in a scientific research environment, with dynamic work conditions and frequent interruptions. Work outside standard office hours could be required on an occasional basis during peak periods and special events. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. 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