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Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is seeking applicants for a temporary full time faculty position within the Microelectronics Manufacturing bachelors of applied science program. Reporting to the dean, Engineering, Business & Information Technologies, the full time faculty will be responsible for, but not limited to: Teaching hands-on courses and laboratories on the college campus relating to core fields of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing, thru-hole soldering, hot-air rework and repair of circuit boards, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, backend processes such as integrated circuit die attach and wire bonding, working in a cleanroom environment, automated SMT machine programming, and automated PCB inspection.  Providing training and education specific to microelectronic manufacturing career placement and advancement to support the achievement of employment/internships of students while taking classes in the program.  Engaging with manufacturing industry workforce to keep coursework current including gathering feedback from internship supervisors and provide current events to students such as company names, products made, and jobs available. Perform setup, operation, shutdown, and cleanup, on all equipment, materials, and tooling used in labs including live demonstrations for student-candidates, faculty, advising staff, officials, other institutions. Directly supervise students, student workers, and lab assistants for all labs. Write/modify lab operating procedures on equipment and materials. Grade assignments, labs, and exams in Canvas which include feedback to students - coursework includes gathering data for ABET assessment. 

Required Qualifications: Attained or in pursuit of a Bachelors of Engineering or Bachelors of Applied Science in an appropriate field related to microelectronic manufacturing (i.e. Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, Industrial, etc.) in addition to 3 years of work experience in a field related to microelectronic manufacturing.   If candidate is in pursuit of bachelor's degree, then they must enroll in a minimum of six credit hours per semester at the bachelors' level within the major.  Experience with hands-on processing in microelectronic manufacturing.  This includes multiple of the following core subject areas: SMT hand soldering, hot-air rework, thru-hole soldering, wave soldering; PCB repair, rework, testing & troubleshooting; Ball Grid Array (BGA) rework; PCB design and prototyping; Cleanroom gowning for microelectronic packaging including thermosonic wire bonding and die attach; Automated SMT operation and programming including pick & place, solder paste printing, automated optical inspection (AOI), solder paste inspection, solder reflow, and x-ray microscope inspection. Able to use Microsoft Windows and Office. Excellent communication and organization skills with the ability to learn quickly. Able to work independently and in an effective timely manner which includes teaching 3-4 classes per semester, upkeep on courses, working on committees on campus as well as advisory committees with industry partners. Able to work with other faculty, lab instructional assistants, and student workers in both daytime and nighttime classes. Comfortable and nimble at multitasking in a dynamic educational career-preparatory educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Attained or in pursuit of a Masters of Engineering or Masters of Applied Science in an appropriate field related to microelectronic manufacturing (ie. Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, Industrial, etc.) in addition to 3 years of work experience in a field related to microelectronic manufacturing.   If candidate is in pursuit of Master's degree, then they must enroll in a minimum of six credit hours per semester at the Masters' level within the major.  Attained their J-STD-001 solder certificate. Able to design PCB using Altium. Able to program microcontrollers - Raspberry pi RP2040.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), an LCCC Employment Application, and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC's students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.

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