About High Temperature Superconductors

High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. (HTS) develops and manufactures high temperature superconductive wire and complementary products. HTS is based in Santa Barbara, CA.

HTS is hiring a Materials Scientist with experience in high temperature superconducting materials growth and characterization. The ideal candidate will have experience with REBCO superconductors and will be intimately familiar with deposition, measurements, and structure-function relationships. You will work with process engineers and metrology/test engineers to optimize deposition processes, set up test protocols and direct the development of the superconducting layer. You will be responsible for taking the process to production including developing work instructions and SPC methods. Familiarity with use and function of vacuum tools is preferred. Prior experience with pulsed laser deposition is a plus. Senior Scientist preferred, but we are also open to an entry-level position or a recent graduate if PhD is completed in a relevant field.

Work hours and benefits:

• Work hours – Full-time
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Legal and 401K
• 3 weeks’ vacation time (PTO), 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days
• Stock options granted to all employees

Material Scientist/HTS Expert:

• Develop best-in class superconducting REBCO tapes
• Develop and optimize REBCO deposition processes.
• Improve layer architecture
• Develop and establish REBCO test protocols
• Take all processes to production
• Develop metrology methods for process control
• Define and establish SPC protocols
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Train technicians and operators
• Communicate workplace safety precautions to employees and ensure safe work practices

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience with growing, processing and/or characterizing REBCO superconductors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical/critical thinking
• Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced dynamic start up environment
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC, Six Sigma, DOE) is desired
• Experience with continuous processing is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in related positions
• Please send work history and compensation requirements to:

Please send work history and compensation requirements to:

            Zoe Keller at zoe.k@hitsuperconductors.com

High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. (HTS) develops and manufactures high temperature superconductive wire and complementary products. HTS is based in Santa Barbara, CA.

HTS is hiring a Process/Senior Process Engineer to oversee various sputter deposition processes used in the production of high temperature superconducting wires. The ideal candidate will have prior hands-on experience with vacuum deposition equipment and processes, in particular dc, ac or RF sputtering. You will be part of a team bringing new equipment online and driving initial process development and optimization. You will ultimately be responsible for several sputter tools, take the processes to production, train technicians/operators and develop SPC process control. Familiarity with clean room protocol is desired. This could be an entry or senior level position depending on experience.

Work hours and benefits:

• Work hours – Full-Time
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Legal and 401K
• 3 weeks PTO, 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days
• Stock options granted to all employees

Process/ Senior Process Engineer responsibilities include:

• Bring up new sputter deposition equipment
• Develop, optimize and maintain sputter deposition processes for continuous processing of superconducting tapes
• Take processes to production
• Develop metrology methods for process control
• Define and establish SPC protocols
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Train technicians and operators
• Communicate workplace safety precautions to employees and ensure safe work practices

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience with sputter deposition equipment and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical/critical thinking
• Familiarity with clean room protocol is desired
• Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced dynamic start up environment
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC, Six Sigma, DOE) is desired
• Knowledge of Labview software for process control is a plus
• Experience with continuous processing is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years in related positions

Please send work history and compensation requirements to:

            Zoe Keller at zoe.k@hitsuperconductors.com

High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. (HiTS) develops and manufactures high temperature superconductive wire and complementary products. HiTS is based in Santa Barbara, California.

HiTS is searching for a Senior Electropolish and Electroplating Engineer to oversee all electropolishing and electroplating activities. You will be responsible for all wet processing steps in superconducting wire production, including ultrasonic cleaning, electropolishing and electroplating. You will take these processes through the development stage to production as well as overseeing production. The ideal candidate will have prior hands-on experience with electropolishing and plating, a solid understanding of the required chemistry and will be able to drive equipment design, process development and optimization. Prior wet lab experience, safe chemical handling practices and hazardous waste training is required.

Work hours and benefits:

• Work hours – Full Time/Exempt Position
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Legal and 401K
• 3 weeks of vacation time (PTO), 11 paid holidays (2022) 

Compensation/Equity:

• Salary based on experience. Equity participation for all employees.

Senior Electropolish and Electroplating Engineer responsibilities include:

• Develop, optimize and maintain electropolishing process for continuous processing of Hastelloy tape substrates
• Improve design of existing electropolishing bench
• Develop, optimize and maintain Cu electroplating process for continuous plating on superconductor tape substrates
• Design and improve electroplating bench
• Maintain and improve ultrasonic cleaning
• Take all processes to production
• Develop metrology methods for process control
• Define and establish SPC protocols
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Train technicians and operators
• Communicate workplace safety precautions to employees and ensure safe work practices

Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience with electropolishing and/or electroplating equipment and processes
• Experience in wet chemistry and hazardous material handling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical/critical thinking
• Ability to work with little direction in a fast-paced dynamic start up environment
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC, Six Sigma, DOE) is desired
• Knowledge of Beckoff or Labview for process control is a plus
• Experience with continuous processing is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in related positions
• Undergraduate degree in Physics, Materials, Engineering, or similar technical field

Please send work history and compensation requirements to:

            Zoe Keller at zoe.k@hitsuperconductors.com

High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. (HiTS) develops and manufactures high temperature superconductive wire and complementary products. HiTS is based in Santa Barbara, California.

HiTS is searching for a Process/Senior Process Engineer to oversee various vacuum deposition processes used in the production of high temperature superconducting wires. The ideal candidate will have prior hands-on experience with vacuum deposition equipment and processes such as e-beam, thin film epitaxy, magnetron sputtering and/or pulsed laser deposition. You will be part of a team bringing new equipment online and drive initial process development and optimization. You will take the process to production, train technicians/operators and develop SPC process control. Familiarity with clean room protocol is desired. This could be an entry or senior level position depending on experience.

Work hours and Benefits:

• Work hours – Full Time/Exempt Position
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Legal and 401K
• 3 weeks of vacation time (PTO), 11 paid holidays (2022)

Compensation and Equity:

• Salary based on experience. Equity participation for all employees.

Process/Senior Process Engineer responsibilities include:

• Bring up new vacuum deposition equipment
• Develop, optimize and maintain vacuum deposition processes for continuous processing of superconducting tapes
• Take processes to production
• Develop metrology methods for process control
• Define and establish SPC protocols
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Train technicians and operators
• Communicate workplace safety precautions to employees and ensure safe work practices

Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience with vacuum deposition equipment and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical/critical thinking
• Familiarity with clean room protocol is desired
• Ability to work with little direction in a fast-paced dynamic start up environment
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC, Six Sigma, DOE) is desired
• Knowledge of Labview software for process control is a plus
• Experience with continuous processing is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years in related positions
• Undergraduate degree in Physics, Materials, Engineering, or similar technical field

Please send work history and compensation requirements to:

Zoe Keller at zoe.k@hitsuperconductors.com

High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. (HiTS) develops and manufactures high temperature superconductive wire and complementary products. HiTS is based in Santa Barbara, California.

HiTS is searching for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design and build components and systems for material handling, thin film deposition, metrology, and more. You will be responsible for mechanical design, control systems, documentation, and hand-off to process engineering.

Work hours and benefits:

• Full-time, exempt position
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Legal and 401K
• 3 weeks of vacation time (PTO), 11 paid holidays (2022)

Compensation/Equity:

• Salary based on experience. Equity participation for all employees.

Mechanical Design Engineer responsibilities include:

• Design and optimize mechanical and electromechanical components and machines, including selection of appropriate components and materials.
• Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials science.
• Analyze mechanical systems using Finite Element Analysis (structural, fatigue, thermal, vibration).
• Implement machine control systems including application of suitable PLC, motion controller, sensors and actuators, safety systems.
• Maintain a focus on safety in every step from design through to production, mitigating mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
• Help refine manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and suppliers.
• Research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.

Requirements:

• Ability to generate high level concepts, and to translate them into practical designs that meet the specified requirements.
• Well-developed analytical ability
• Experience running self-directed projects, maintaining time-lines, and seeing projects through full life-cycle development
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with motion control (servo, stepper motors, feedback devices)
• Experience programming PC, microcontroller or PLC
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with high-vacuum tools.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with “can-do” attitude
• Pragmatic attitude

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or similar technical field.
• 5+ years minimum experience in relevant field (mechanical engineering, product design, manufacturing, vacuum tool design, or equipment engineering)
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and FEA analysis. Proficiency in other CAD software will be considered.

Please send work history and compensation requirements to:

            Zoe Keller at zoe.k@hitsuperconductors.com

High Temperature Superconductors, Inc. (HiTS) develops and manufactures high temperature superconductive wire and complementary products. HiTS is based in Santa Barbara, California.

HTS is searching for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all building-related activities. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are functional, capable, dependable, regulatory compliant, and safe. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space, utilities, and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leadership abilities and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool. The objective is to ensure our business’s accommodations are problem-free and safe so that employees can work and deliver under the best conditions possible.

Work hours and benefits:

• Work hours – 8am to 5pm with off hours as facility maintenance requires – this is a salaried job – paid for the job, not for the hours, so hours may change as needed, flexibility a plus
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Legal and 401K
• 3 weeks vacation time (PTO), 11 paid holidays

Facilities Manager responsibilities include:

• Plan and coordinate all installations (HVAC, electricity, ultra-pure water, clean dry air, process chilled water, HazMat handling etc.) and system refurbishments
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Perform analysis and forecasting
• Ensure security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented properly
• Manage and review service contracts.
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections
• Review completed work by vendors and contractors
• Recommend maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications
• Communicate workplace safety precautions to employees.
• Forecast, allocate, and supervise the financial and physical resources of the facility management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM certification) will be an advantage
• Closing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Customer service orientation
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members
• Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS/BA in facility management, business, information management, or engineering
• 5 -10 years in related positions
• The ideal candidate would have experience supporting Semiconductor/MEMS manufacturing operations – clean rooms, material deposition systems, wet processing, and associated metrology.
• Practical experience troubleshooting and repairing closed loop refrigeration systems for HVAC and Process Chilled Water is a plus.

Legal Requirements:

• Proof of ability to work legally in the US will be required
• Background checks will be performed
• References will be confirmed

Please send work history and compensation requirements to:

            Zoe Keller at zoe.k@hitsuperconductors.com