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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.
Department of Electrical Engineering
The Northwest AI Hub of Microelectronics Commons is a coalition of 44 universities, colleges, companies, and government labs aimed at advancing US technology leadership in electronics. This position will be responsible for executing the strategic vision and the budget developed in partnership with the senior leadership (Faculty and Executive Directors). This will require anticipating project milestones, such as major reports, conferences, and site visits, and preparing accordingly. This position will have several direct reports supporting administration/finance/communications, and dotted line reports for project engineers, and technical staff at Stanford Nanofabrication Facility, Stanford Nano Shared Facilities and nano@stanford that would need to be coordinated to deliver on the Commons objectives.
In support of the Microelectronics Commons research projects, this position will oversee the logistics of technology and research materials exchanges between nanofacilities of Stanford, Berkeley, UC Davis, and the facilities of nearly 40 industry partners in the Commons. This will require coordination of service agreements, IP, and technical resources across the hub.
The role of this position is to ensure that the NW-AI Hub complies with University policies as well as the contract terms of the DoD award. This would include establishing administrative policies for membership, IP agreements, and subcontracts for the Hub.
This is a unique opportunity to reshape electronics research and research infrastructure not only at Stanford, but with our partners in the Bay Area and across the Northwest and Pacific.
A graduate degree in science or engineering and experience in an academic setting is preferred.
In This Role, You Will
Provide strategic planning for their own work group; participate with senior managers in higher level strategic planning. Communicate operational objectives and assignments and delegate to staff.
Manage the daily operations of an assigned area(s) which include recruiting, hiring, training, developing, evaluating and setting priorities of staff; coordinate business, technical, and educational activities for direct reports.
Oversee interdepartmental activities, projects and efforts by applying advanced technical and professional knowledge. Serve as the initial managerial escalation point for problems from clients and other staff.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Oversee preparation of periodic financial and technical reports and operating plans.
Interface with clients to determine project requirements. Establish service level agreements with clients.
Monitor scientific, engineering and/or technology trends and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend for adoption and implementation.
Communicate and implement policies, procedures, best practices, recommendations and guidelines in compliance with established University administrative policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience (Required)
Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Required)
Experience leading or overseeing the work of technical staff.
Understanding of relevant scientific, engineering, or technical disciplines.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information.
Experience leading scientific, engineering, or technical research projects or programs.
Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Strong customer relationship and consensus building skills.
Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture.
Education & Experience (Desired)
An advanced degree in the physical sciences or engineering. Experience in process or integration engineering in a research setting as well as industrial. Familiarity with the electronics supply chain, from design to fabrication, packaging, testing, and systems.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Desired)
Ability and experience in working with industry.
Physical Requirements
Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work, use a telephone and use light/ fine grasping.
Occasionally write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Rarely stand, walk, sort, and file paperwork or parts.
Working Conditions
May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
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 $159,889 to $191,732 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 a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.
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.
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