Entry Level Systems Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/11/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45890B
Job Title
Manufacturing Equipment Engineers
Working Title
Equipment Engineer
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00052 - UTAH NANOFAB
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
70,000 to 90,000
Close Date
08/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Utah Nanofab is seeking an experienced, hands-on engineer to provide instruction on engineering methods and tool operation to researchers in its world-class micro- and nanofabrication facility. The engineer position will provide tool training sessions including but not limited to EBL and laser lithography tools, RIE and DRIE, and deposition. This role requires the ability to work both independently and with senior engineering staff to provide a best practice training environment. This position plays a pivotal role in enabling leading-edge research and development in microelectronics, sensors, materials, micro-optics, and nanotechnology. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical aptitude, fabrication processing knowledge, and associated tool set operation as well as a passion for fostering a collaborative research environment.
Evaluate, select, procure, install, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. Perform ongoing maintenance tasks, repairs, modifications, and upgrades on manual and/or automated equipment. Keep records of equipment performance and problems. Suggest and implement changes to enhance equipment safety, quality, and output. Collaborate cross-functionally on projects with design, engineering, process, quality, and/or production teams. Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
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Responsibilities

• Provides researcher tool training sessions for lithography (including EBL), deposition, and dry etch tool sets within guidelines provided by senior engineering staff.
• Works with senior engineering staff in maintaining tool integrity including preventative maintenance.
• Tests and monitors equipment and engineering systems.
• May provide tool related design and creative guidance to researchers.
• May train students in engineering techniques.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and effective work environment.
• Works independently in performing tasks of limited complexity.

Working conditions

• Work performed primarily in a cleanroom environment
• Frequent standing, walking and working in a protective garment
• Occasional handling of chemicals, hazardous gases and use of safety equipment

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences

• Hands-on experience with other process tool sets such as sputter and evaporative deposition, DRIE and RIE etch, spin coating, and wet bench.
• Experience with Proximity Effect Correction (PEC) software
• Master's or Ph.D in a relevant engineering or physical science discipline

Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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