University of Notre Dame
Senior Engineering Director (limited-term)
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, us, 46556
Senior Engineering Director (limited-term)University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a
Senior Engineering Director (limited-term) .
Applications will be accepted until 09/30/2024.
Be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance microelectronics and semiconductor technology and accelerate the transition of technical innovations to prototypes and manufacturing. The University of Notre Dame is supporting the
Microelectronics Commons , a new federal program, launched in the fall of 2023. The Commons is a national network of universities and industries, coordinated to enable lab-to-fab chip prototypes for defense and commercial applications and bridge the technical divide between proof-of-concept demonstrations and manufacturing. The Microelectronics Commons is creating on-shore capabilities to reduce the country's reliance on foreign microelectronics and safeguard the nation from supply chain risks.
The University of Notre Dame has been engaged for decades in collaborative pathfinding research with the semiconductor industry. Notre Dame led three national Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) centers, from 2008 through 2023. Notre Dame has state-of-the-art facilities for semiconductor devices and integrated circuit fabrication and characterization, including the
Notre Dame Nanofabrication Facility
and the
Notre Dame Integrated Imaging Facility . Campus centers and institutes, like
Notre Dame Nanoscience and Technology
and the
Center for Sustainable Energy , aid in building a versatile and collaborative research enterprise supporting larger research efforts.
The Senior Engineering Director will lead the University of Notre Dame's Microelectronics Commons program operations and coordinate the Notre Dame effort with the entire Commons' network. The Director plays the lead role and will guide a four-member core team to meet project goals. The Director will work closely with faculty, industry, government program managers, visitors, and in close collaboration with Notre Dame leadership. This will include setting vision and directions, meeting obligations, and providing strategic management of the effort.
The successful candidate will:
Be self-motivated
Understand the semiconductor / microelectronics industry, the defense industry, and government programs
Have demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written
Have leadership and management experience
Ability to serve the needs of users with strict timelines and milestone-driven schedules
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Facilitate network operations and respond to external requests
Support the development of new projects
Meet proposal and reporting requirements
Manage employees and external users
Financial oversight and transition to sustainable operations
Facilitate non-disclosure, intellectual property, and other types of agreements
Ensure security requirements
Respond to requests for information, both internal and external
Communicate progress to state, regional, and national audiences and the media.
This is a limited-term position ending January 2029. While this position is contingent on funding, the aim is to move to a sustainable cost model by the end of the term.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Masters Degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related fields.
5-6 years of relevant work experience.
Experience with the semiconductor and defense industries.
Experience managing direct reports.
Ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization and across organizations.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in a highly technical environment.
Must be willing to undergo the process for security clearance in the future, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong technical background in semiconductors and microelectronics and/or nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Experience engaging with defense industry programs.
Experience with developing and managing budgets.
Experience managing a technical lab or facility.
Doctorate Degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related fields.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at
https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597 .
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at
http://ND.jobs
to Job # S251373. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit
http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a
Senior Engineering Director (limited-term) .
Applications will be accepted until 09/30/2024.
Be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance microelectronics and semiconductor technology and accelerate the transition of technical innovations to prototypes and manufacturing. The University of Notre Dame is supporting the
Microelectronics Commons , a new federal program, launched in the fall of 2023. The Commons is a national network of universities and industries, coordinated to enable lab-to-fab chip prototypes for defense and commercial applications and bridge the technical divide between proof-of-concept demonstrations and manufacturing. The Microelectronics Commons is creating on-shore capabilities to reduce the country's reliance on foreign microelectronics and safeguard the nation from supply chain risks.
The University of Notre Dame has been engaged for decades in collaborative pathfinding research with the semiconductor industry. Notre Dame led three national Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) centers, from 2008 through 2023. Notre Dame has state-of-the-art facilities for semiconductor devices and integrated circuit fabrication and characterization, including the
Notre Dame Nanofabrication Facility
and the
Notre Dame Integrated Imaging Facility . Campus centers and institutes, like
Notre Dame Nanoscience and Technology
and the
Center for Sustainable Energy , aid in building a versatile and collaborative research enterprise supporting larger research efforts.
The Senior Engineering Director will lead the University of Notre Dame's Microelectronics Commons program operations and coordinate the Notre Dame effort with the entire Commons' network. The Director plays the lead role and will guide a four-member core team to meet project goals. The Director will work closely with faculty, industry, government program managers, visitors, and in close collaboration with Notre Dame leadership. This will include setting vision and directions, meeting obligations, and providing strategic management of the effort.
The successful candidate will:
Be self-motivated
Understand the semiconductor / microelectronics industry, the defense industry, and government programs
Have demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written
Have leadership and management experience
Ability to serve the needs of users with strict timelines and milestone-driven schedules
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Facilitate network operations and respond to external requests
Support the development of new projects
Meet proposal and reporting requirements
Manage employees and external users
Financial oversight and transition to sustainable operations
Facilitate non-disclosure, intellectual property, and other types of agreements
Ensure security requirements
Respond to requests for information, both internal and external
Communicate progress to state, regional, and national audiences and the media.
This is a limited-term position ending January 2029. While this position is contingent on funding, the aim is to move to a sustainable cost model by the end of the term.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Masters Degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related fields.
5-6 years of relevant work experience.
Experience with the semiconductor and defense industries.
Experience managing direct reports.
Ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization and across organizations.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in a highly technical environment.
Must be willing to undergo the process for security clearance in the future, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong technical background in semiconductors and microelectronics and/or nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Experience engaging with defense industry programs.
Experience with developing and managing budgets.
Experience managing a technical lab or facility.
Doctorate Degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or related fields.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at
https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597 .
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at
http://ND.jobs
to Job # S251373. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit
http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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