GaN Foundry Manager

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

The GaN Foundry Manager will help HRL push the state of the art in production of advanced GaN HEMT and MMIC technologies, and will play a critical role in developing HRL’s GaN business strategy and execution.

Drive government and commercial customer engagement to grow HRL’s GaN Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) business.

Improve HRL’s GaN marketing outreach.

Help coordinate semiconductor fabrication activities, including full and short loop and other experimental activities, in support of meeting GaN customer deliverables.

Coordinate and help execute advancement of HRL’s GaN process to a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of 8.

Work closely with HRL’s GaN change control board (CCB) to improve test and reliability results while minimizing risk.

Work with, and at times lead, cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements in yield and cycle time.

At least 5 years in a technical leadership role in a microfabrication environment.

At least 5 years of experience with hands-on III-V semiconductor wafer processing. RF GaN preferred.

Direct involvement with, and preferably management of, transitions of R&D process flows into low volume production.

Experience managing project teams and people.

Experience implementing data-driven decisions to improve process flow efficiency and repeatability, and therefore device performance.

Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Expertise in six sigma and SPC methods is highly desirable.

Experience with the DoD as a primary customer is desirable.

MS in EE or related field

Formal program management training with PMI certification preferred.

Certifications and other training related to semiconductor processing including statistical process control and 6-sigma

Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment.

US Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 - $194,000 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For our privacy policy please visit : www.hrl.com/privacy