Engineering Manager – III-V Fabrication Lab

Job title:

Engineering Manager – III-V Fabrication Lab

Company:

Tyndall National Institute

Job description

Engineering Manager – III-V Fabrication Lab
Contract: Full Time/Fixed TermRole Description
The Special Projects and Services Group/Unit/Division provides semiconductor processing services to internal and external researchers across a very wide range of technologies. This position offers the opportunity to widen knowledge and experience with many exciting technology challenges.
Reporting to the Head of the Process & Product Development Group, the Engineering Manager for the III-V Fabrication Lab will lead the operations, manage the engineering team, and support the effective use of the cleanroom by R&D and commercial users. The manager will ensure that processes and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, provide training and guidance to users, and uphold compliance with safety and quality regulations. The role combines technical leadership with operational management to meet both research and commercial objectives.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations in the III-V fabrication lab, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and safe operational standards.
• Supervise the performance of engineers and technical staff, setting goals and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage laboratory housekeeping, including user compliance, particle counts, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Liaise with the maintenance team to address equipment issues and ensure maximum uptime and performance.
• Develop and deliver training programs for cleanroom users, including PhD students, researchers, and staff, to ensure proper use of tools and adherence to lab protocols.
• Offer guidance on process development and troubleshooting to users and team members.
• Ensure effective scheduling and utilization of equipment, leveraging laboratory control software where applicable.
• Promote process standardization and improvement, implementing best practices and supporting cross-lab knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with other fabrication groups to foster innovation and ensure smooth workflow boundaries.
• Manage interactions with R&D and commercial customers, translating their requirements into achievable outcomes and supporting job costing.
• Ensure all activities comply with the Quality Management System (QMS) and Health & Safety standards, including reviewing Risk Assessments (RAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post

Essential Criteria

• MSc degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Typically a minimum of 10 years experience in semiconductor wafer process engineering in a commercial or R&D fabrication facility.
• Proven experience in the development of processes for III-V materials
• Broad process engineering expertise, with hands-on experience (>5 years experience in, and demonstrated development of) across key fabrication tools and processes in at least five areas e.g. etch, deposition, lithography, wet processing, metrology etc.
• Proven ability to train and mentor cleanroom users (e.g., PhD students and researchers) on tool operation and process development.
• Familiarity with electronic workflow systems for process and documentation control for Safety and Quality purposes
• Prior involvement in external customer-focused projects, with examples of delivering solutions to meet project or operational requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, including examples of managing competing demands, meeting deadlines, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of entrepreneurial experience
• Evidence of creative skills/creativity
• Experience managing or supervising engineering teams, even informally, with examples of setting goals and tracking performance.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated through customer interaction, reporting, and guiding teams.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and implementing innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• Experience maintaining and optimizing processes and equipment, including standardization of workflows and troubleshooting.
• A demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across technical teams.

Tyndall National institute has a proactive entrepreneurial culture and we welcome applications from candidates who possess entrepreneurial and creative skills/experience, including the creation of technology start-ups.Appointment may be made on the Grade 6a Admin II Scale B salary € 69,932- € 88,584 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to
Closing date for application is10th January 2025Application Instructions
Please make sure to attach an up to date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for this role.A full candidate information pack is available to download byPlease note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
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Expected salary

€69932 – 88584 per year

Location

Cork

Job date

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:50:46 GMT

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