Careers at Virginia Tech

Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST) is a Commonwealth of Virginia initiative to innovate Virginia’s semiconductor, microelectronics, and nanotechnology ecosystem. VAST will establish an alliance of institutions of higher education to coordinate the semiconductor and nanofabrication cleanrooms, nano-characterization facilities, and advanced packaging and microelectronics centers across member institutions; to accelerate the development of a qualified workforce through a new Fast Track to Semiconductor Career program; and to market and promote the assets and infrastructure that supports the industry in the Commonwealth. VAST website will serve as the gateway to semiconductor and nanotechnology excellence in the Commonwealth. The VAST Headquarters will be at Virginia Tech Research Center (VTRC) in Arlington, and founding members of the alliance are: George Mason University (GMU), Virginia Tech (VT), University of Virginia (UVA), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Norfolk State University (NSU). Each member may have more than one cleanroom or facility that participates in the network. Northern Virginia Community College will be a strategic partner for the workforce development and the Fast Track to Semiconductor Career programs.

VAST is looking for a qualified instructor for the Semiconductor Packaging and Characterization Certification to be conducted at Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington. The certificate program, part of the VAST Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers, will consist of synchronous and asynchronous online lectures, daily office hours, and about 50 hours of hand-on training. Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers initiative is aimed at reskilling and upskilling military veterans and adult learners for the semiconductor and electronics industry sector by teaching them the principles of semiconductor packaging.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The instructor for the Semiconductor Packaging and Characterization certificate program for VAST is expected to develop and deliver online lectures, hands-on lab training, and hold office hours. The module topics include: package materials and fabrication processes, package characterization and testing, electrical package design, thermal package design, package reliability, and a semiconductor packaging project. The instructor will teach the program participants to use relevant design and simulation tools, and packaging and characterization equipment. The instructor will set up and oversee the hands-on lab training sessions and ensure proper and safe usage of the equipment, as well as proper handling and disposal of materials and chemicals. The packaging and characterization processes that will be taught in the hands-on lab may include substrate patterning, solder reflow, die bonding, wire bonding, shear and pull testing and thermal cycling. Other testing equipment that may be taught include curve tracer, impedance and network analyzers, and thermal analyzer.

- Master's degree or higher and experience in semiconductor packaging industry
- Academic or industry experience in instruction and training in semiconductor or related fields
- Laboratory experience in a research or industry environment
- Knowledge of semiconductor packaging technologies and processes, design tools, and trends
- Ability to assess the performance of trainees and students
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Evidence as a self-starter who can work independently, as well as be a team contributor in a complex and fast-paced organization
- High degree of emotional intelligence
- Ability to work with high-level administrators, executives, and professionals

- Experience in the maintenance and repair of semiconductor packaging equipment
- Experience in course development and delivery
- Proven track record of hands-on group training and assessment

Appointment Type

Restricted

Commensurate with Experience

01/19/2024

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.