Note - This is a 2 year fixed term position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
The School of Engineering
Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.
Stanford University and UC Berkeley co-lead the Pacific Northwest AI Hardware Hub (“NW-AI Hub”), one of eight hubs in the CHIPS Act-funded, Microelectronics Commons. The administrative center of the NW-AI Hub is located on the Stanford campus. We seek an experienced technologist to support the operations of a new CXR business unit, providing CMOS+X prototyping and development services for the heterogeneous integration of commercial foundry devices (CMOS) with emerging and advanced technologies (X), by establishing design and process service routes (R). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in device fabrication, with strong knowledge of design, packaging, and test. Industry experience is a strong plus. The role is to enable world-class researchers to turn their ideas into real devices using commercially viable process pathways. Our user community is diverse, forward-looking, and trans-disciplinary; thus, the ideal candidate should be a team builder and team player who is excited about making hardware to help solve the world’s problems.
In this role, you will:
Provide leadership and scientific expertise in the planning and implementation of CXR technical projects and activities. Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into process pathway for CXR users. Carry out complex or unique assignments important to the advancement of CXR. Provide expert consultation and collaboration regarding technical requirements, capabilities, and advancement opportunities; make substantive contributions in diverse technical areas. Provide technical direction to other research staff, engineering associates, technicians, and/or students; facilitate workshops and demonstrations on research methods; educate and train users on research methodology and effective tools and techniques. Supervise staff and resources to meet program objectives.Education & Experience (Required):
Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required):
Expert knowledge of the principles of engineering and related natural sciences. Demonstrated project leadership experience. Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing technical professionals.Education & Experience (Desired):
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or other field relating to device fabrications. Experience in some device fabrication areas – device design, processing technologies, process integration and device fabrication, assembly and test. Experience in fabrication (clean room) environment; wafer handling and contamination protocols desirable.Working Conditions:
May be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, Allergens/Biohazards/Chemicals /Asbestos, confined spaces, working at heights ≥10 feet, temperature extremes, heavy metals, unusual work hours or routine overtime and/or inclement weather. May require travel. This is an on-site role.Physical Requirements:
Frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Occasionally stand/walk, sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully. Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.eduPay Range:
The expected pay range for this position is $156,560 to $180,039 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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Why Stanford is for you:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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