Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is seeking a Laboratory Manager to support the buildup and operation of a microelectronics development laboratory under the Electronic Systems and Cyber Technologies Group. This laboratory will be responsible for small scale, prototype production of custom Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) and advanced semiconductor packaging solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a laboratory setting while engaging in cutting-edge research and development in the area of Secure Microelectronics, Anti-Tamper (AT) and Protective Technologies (PT).
The lab manager will:
Contribute to the ongoing planning and setup of laboratory design including process flow, equipment, and other infrastructure needs
Develop and execute on plans for prototype production runs of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and advanced chip packages
Be responsible for operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of all laboratory equipment
Work within engineering team to contribute to design development, coordinate production scheduling, and validation testing
Ensure laboratory adheres to an AS9100 Quality Management System and other relevant standards
Recommend approaches for new or improved products or processes
Prepare cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation on proposed projects
Author and present technical reports and presentations on lab activities, project status, and findings
Stay current with industry standards and best practices by reviewing literatures, patents, and new technologies
Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
Define laboratory standard operating procedures and provide training to technical team members and subcontractors as necessary
The duties will include, but are not limited to, overseeing day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including equipment maintenance, process improvement, and quality control. The lab manager will be a key person in this small-scale production process to deliver cutting-edge products to customers.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience (2 years substitution for MS / 5 years substitution for PhD in relevant discipline)
Knowledge and experience in a small-scale production environment from raw material input to finished assembly inspection and verification
Experience under a Quality Management System, such as AS9100
Knowledge of and experience adhering to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations pertaining to hazardous chemical usage/disposal and heavy machinery operation
Experience with production inspection and verification methods and geometry dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with rigid, rigid-flex, and flex PCB design and production
Experience with electroless plating
Experience working with a development team to rapidly iterate designs
Experience in process flow design, especially related to electronic systems
Experience or knowledge of microelectronics packaging techniques
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.