Process Equipment Engineer Manager

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Oversee the daily operations of a Process Engineering team in support of an academic or research unit. The manager will streamline workflows, enhance research equipment utilization, and define and enforce system and process standards. This role leads problem-solving efforts and ensures the efficient
execution of engineering operations. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: laboratory management and personnel, research management, faculty, students; co-workers,
subordinates, vendors, suppliers and contractors. This position typically will supervise, advise, counsel, and provide performance oversight management for a limited team containing other engineering and technical laboratory personnel.

Job Duty 1 -
Lead a team of process equipment engineers within a functional research area. Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians.

Job Duty 2 -
Define and implement best practices for equipment maintenance and operation. Create plans for equipment integration for obsolete parts and by identify new replacement parts.

Job Duty 3 -
Drive and develop organizational change initiatives to optimize fabrication processes.

Job Duty 4 -
Collaborate with senior management on equipment procurement strategies. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor equipment performance.

Job Duty 5 -
Develop project installation and system upgrade schedules and evaluate results.

Job Duty 6 -
Maintain and recommend improvements for laboratory process and equipment.

Job Duty 7 -
Develop plan to address root cause system and laboratory issues.

Job Duty 8 -
Prepare drawings, schematics, diagrams, and related documentation for laboratory equipment. Supervise and participate in designing and testing nanotechnology systems.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform compliance walkthroughs to monitor health, safety, and environmental regulations. Develop contamination and safety protocols for lab equipment.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
In-depth understanding of semiconductor equipment for maintenance and repair, including lithography, etching, and deposition process (CVD, PVD, ALD)

Required Experience
Six to seven years of job-related experience

Technical Communication: Strong ability to communicate technical details to executive leadership, technicians, faculty, and research users, ensuring clear understanding across all levels.

Leadership & Motivation: Proven skills in leading and inspiring teams, maintaining morale, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Project & Timeline Management: Expertise handling complex timelines for equipment repairs and project deliverables, ensuring precise and organized completion.

Semiconductor Equipment Knowledge: In-depth understanding of semiconductor equipment for maintenance and repair, including lithography, etching, and deposition processes (CVD, PVD, ALD).

Statistical Process Control (SPC): Advanced knowledge of SPC for monitoring and enhancing equipment and process stability.

Cleanroom Infrastructure Expertise: Knowledge of cleanroom systems, including vacuum systems, RF/DC power, gas flows, vacuum pressure, and particle control, as well as equipment safety protocols.

Preventive Maintenance: Experience establishing preventive maintenance programs to ensure consistent and reliable equipment operation.

Compliance & Safety Standards: Familiarity with industry standards, including ISO and OSHA protocols, hazardous material handling, and cleanroom safety.

Cleanroom Project Management: Skilled in managing installations, upgrades, and expansions in cleanroom environments with contractors and vendors.

Data Analysis & Monitoring: Proficiency in using monitoring systems for environmental and equipment tracking to identify and address deviations.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Proficiency in identifying issues, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.

Documentation & Compliance: Skilled in maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with protocols, and clear communication of procedures.

ABILITIES
Strong ability to communicate technical details to executive leadership, technicians, faculty, and research users, ensuring clear understanding across all levels.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of cleanroom systems, including vacuum systems, RF/DC power, gas flows, vacuum pressure, and particle control, as well as equipment safety protocols.

SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of SPC for monitoring and enhancing equipment and process stability.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

Job Grade: S9

Pay Range: $103,345.00 to $121,946.00

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Will discuss schedule during interview)

Location: Atlanta, GA