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Posted: 30-Mar-23
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 122329
Job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
DESCRIPTION
The Technical Director of the Nano3 nano-microfabrication and characterization facility, uses advanced engineering concepts to oversee major engineering projects and initiatives whose importance is indicated by a campus-wide profile. Oversees, manages and directs day-to-day operations, supervision of staff, and maintenance of micro/nanofabrication equipment and materials located in the Nano3's laboratories.
In collaboration with the Faculty Director, the incumbent provides overall strategic and managerial leadership and planning for the facility, including setting strategic goals and implementing related business processes. Develops and executes the strategic vision and participates in long- and short-term planning for the facility. Provides overall strategic leadership for the facility, including financial and budget analysis, reviews, reporting and setting priorities.
Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. Represents the unit and / or Principal Investigator in matters related to engineering design initiatives.
Manage and guide the development and operation of government grants and contracts that will enhance the capabilities and services of the Nano3 facility, including providing input and data required by the sponsors, attending program meetings organized by the sponsors, and interfacing with other university facilities in the consortium.
Participate in the workforce development and training programs related to nanofabrication and semiconductor technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or chemistry plus at least 7 years' work experience in materials and device processing, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Broad knowledge of the Engineering function. Excellent demonstrated experience in nano scientific and engineering processes, techniques and research areas, such as nondimensional processing of materials, Ultra-high and high vacuum equipment, Thin film growth, chemical processes on surfaces, ultra-high purity process gases, including toxic and corrosive gases, wet chemical and dry processing of materials, plasma processing, metallization and surface analytical methods.
Demonstrated conceptual and working knowledge of, and ability to operate, materials and device processing equipment. Experience with processing of semiconductors and microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices.
Advanced knowledge of and extensive experience with ultra-high purity and corrosive gas distribution systems. Understanding of electronic circuits and instruments, computer hardware and software, and mechanical design and assembly.
Excellent conceptual and working knowledge of, and ability to operate materials and device processing equipment.
Strong demonstrated experience with processing of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices.
Experience in developing research proposals.
Strong skills and knowledge associated with managing research engineering projects of significance.
Knowledge of organizational goals and objectives relating to subject area.
Strong planning and management skills to establish unit goals and objectives.
Strong management skills associated with the planning, development, and construction of engineering research projects for unit.
Highly effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner to diverse groups.
Ability to prioritize and oversee research initiatives for unit in order to achieve goals and objectives.
Broad knowledge of Human Resources and fiscal / budgetary policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with both external and internal contacts.
Excellent conceptual and working knowledge of cleanroom environments and cleanroom laboratory practice.
Ability to identify challenges and barriers and provide resolution.
Demonstrated advanced interpersonal skills to effectively interact with senior management, peer level managers and outside contacts on matters of significance. Ability to represent leadership at nanotechnology national conferences and committees.
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