Job Details

Job Details

Job ID: 80383

Location: UCSB Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Posting Details

Position Number: 40028352

Payroll Title: Research and Development Manager 1

Job Code: 000444

Job Open Date: 08/12/2025

Application Review Begins: 08/27/2025; open until filled

Department Code (Name): ELEG (ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 (Non-Represented)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP

Salary Grade: Grade 27

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $180,000 to $220,000/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $132,600 to $259,800/year.

Work Location: Engineering Science - 1109 & Off-Campus Facility

Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: n/a

Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

About the Facility

The UCSB Nanofabrication Facility within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is a world-class cleanroom with class 100 and class 1000 spaces. The 12000+ sq ft facility supports optics, electronics, materials, MEMS, and physics, serving UCSB faculty, graduate students, researchers, external companies, universities, and government institutions. The NanoFab Facility continually updates, installs, and qualifies new fabrication tools and processes to stay at the cutting edge of wafer fabrication techniques.

Benefits of Working at UC

Working at UC means being part of a vibrant institution that recognizes contributions with excellent retirement and health benefits.

Summary of Job Duties

Under the general direction of the UCSB Nanofabrication Facility Technical/Operational director, the R&D manager is responsible for the technical and operational supervision and management of an advanced semiconductor prototyping facility expected to serve significant numbers of UCSB and external users during the year.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• 5 years of experience in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Facility management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• PhD in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging field.
• Broad knowledge of the Engineering function.
• Knowledge of organizational goals and objectives relating to the subject area.
• Strong management skills for planning, development, and construction of engineering research projects.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with external and internal contacts.
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills for diverse groups.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with senior management, peers, and outside contacts.
• Ability to prioritize and oversee research initiatives to achieve goals.
• Ability to identify challenges and provide resolutions.
• Strong planning and management skills to establish unit goals and objectives.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory conviction history; background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Disclosures and Policies

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate must disclose any misconduct findings or ongoing investigations within the last seven years, and other related disclosures as described.
• UC Vaccination Programs Policy: Compliance with UC vaccination policy required where applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.
• Reasonable Accommodations: UC provides information for accommodations; contact details are provided for accessibility requests.
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