Process Development Engineer (Sustainability) - Military veterans preferred

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

Location: Albany, NY Category: Engineering Posted On: Tue Sep 30 2025 Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Process Development Engineer is to provide engineering support and leadership to execute Sustainability initiatives internal to NY CREATES and in conjunction with partners within the Albany Nanotech Complex.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understand engineering details of semiconductor processes to clearly define functionality of each process variable and its impact on overall sustainability
• Work cross-functionally with NY CREATES and Industrial Partners to identify the necessary instrumentation and infrastructure to effectively conduct sustainability studies
• Drive data collection and analysis to develop the framework for sustainability
• Provide necessary engineering support to NY CREATES industry collaborators to deliver results on sustainability programs as assigned.
• Work with tenants and vendors to implement idle mode: provide support, conduct data collection, support troubleshooting when necessary
• Research and propose the evaluation of new technologies and process improvements to positively impact the sustainability of semiconductor industry and the site.
• Collaborate with Facility Engineering and Operation Groups to understand key facility systems (UPW, WWT, etc), identify improvement opportunities and support the execution.
• Stay connected with industry partners, academia to assist identifying further collaborations opportunities for Sustainability Initiatives.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of science or engineering, from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 3 to 5 years of professional level engineering experience in manufacturing and/or the high-tech industry.
• Proven superior organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and ease in giving presentations.
• Self-starter and driven to understand and make an impact.
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office Suite required.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in sustainability related projects

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. 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- $130,000/ annual

*Posted salary rates 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. The Research Foundation 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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