CXR Technology Operations Director

🔍 School of Engineering, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Research

📅   : Dec 10, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 105425 Requisition #

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 technology manager with an entrepreneurial flair to establish and direct 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 is experienced in device processing and knowledgeable about service providers, from design through fabrication, packaging, and test. They should be keenly aware of emerging technologies in electronics and familiar with key players in this space. The CXR Technology Operations Director enable will be responsible for establishing the value proposition and revenue stream of this business unit. 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 strategy and vision; make decisions that establish objectives for the overall direction and operation of the CXR business unit.
Manage staff including recruiting, hiring, developing, evaluating and setting priorities; manage business and technical activities of managers and technical experts supporting CXR.
Identify, clarify, and resolve issues with strategic impact and substantial significance, which span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring broad discretion and judgment.
Collaborate with others on the direction of activities relevant to long-term objectives of technology advancement and operational sustainability. Develop strategies to ensure effective achievement of objectives.
Develop policies and procedures for the CXR business unit.
Establish, oversee and manage financials and schedule for multiple projects.
Negotiate with internal departments and external agencies with authority to commit resources and effort.
Serve as a liaison to senior management, industry, and government agencies.

Education & Experience (Required):

Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required):

Experience leading, managing, motivating and developing technical staff.
Experience leading complex scientific, engineering or technical research projects or programs.
Detailed understanding of relevant business and technical knowledge and problem resolution.
Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information.
Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Exceptional customer relationship and consensus building skills.
Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
Ability to resolve complex issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture.

Education & Experience (Desired):

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or other field relating to device electronics
Extensive professional experience in device electronics, progressing from hands-on design, fabrication or integration, through technical management.
Experience in technology transfer from prototyping to commercialization; working with multi-entity, external engagement.

Working Conditions:

May require extended hours, evenings and weekends.
Will require infrequent travel.
This is primarily an on-site role, although a hybrid arrangement will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh to ten pounds.
Occasionally sit, use a telephone or write by hand.
Rarely kneel, crawl, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach or work above shoulders, sort, file paperwork or parts, operate foot and hand controls.

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.edu

Pay Range:

The expected pay range for this position is $181,141 to $224,941 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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