Manager Operations

Position Title

Manager Operations

Requisition Number

8953BR

College/Division

Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate.

RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Required Qualifications

• Five years of experience

• Working knowledge and hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and related equipment

• Experience building and managing cross-functional teams

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and optimize solutions for multiple stakeholders

• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external customers

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in microelectronics, engineering, physics, or another closely related discipline that involves cleanroom usage.

• Research experience working in a cleanroom facility for microelectronic device fabrication

Department/College Description

Built in 1985 to support the first ABET accredited undergraduate program in Microelectronic Engineering, the Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory offers processing resources and technical expertise in the design and development of microsystems to industrial and academic customers. In addition to being a fabrication resource providing process services, the SMFL offers various levels of facility use for research and development activity. Customers have the option of using the 10,000 sq ft of Class 1000, 100 and 10 cleanroom space for its process resources only, or interacting with SMFL staff and/or RIT faculty and students.

Job Summary

The operations manager oversees the Semiconductor Nanofabrication Laboratory - a cleanroom facility that is used by researchers, instructors, students, and industry partners. Reporting to the dean of engineering, the operations manager works with a faculty advisory board to develop and implement a vision for expanding the capabilities and customer base of the facility.

The manager supervises a staff of four engineers and technicians involved with day-to-day operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment installation. Additional areas of responsibility include financial management, safety, and user training.

Creating a user-friendly environment that is responsive to customers' needs is central to the operation manager's role. As the outward face to all customers, they foster a collaborative and inclusive culture to ensure that all users feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

As a manager, they promote a team-oriented culture that encourages the sharing of ideas and strives for continuous improvement. By maintaining an open-door policy and actively seeking input from the community, the operation manager ensures that the Semiconductor Nanofabrication Laboratory is a place where innovation and learning thrive.