Cleanroom Engineering Manager - Nanofab Leader

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Nanofab seeks an experienced Cleanroom Manager to lead its world‑class micro- and nanofabrication facility. You will oversee daily operations, equipment, training, safety, budgeting, and strategic planning to enable cutting‑edge research in microelectronics, sensors, materials, and nanotechnology.

You will provide leadership across engineering, science, and administration, coordinating with faculty and leadership to advance equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement allows 1 year of higher education to substitute for 1 year of related work experience.
• Departments may hire at Senior Supervisor, Manager, or Senior Manager level with corresponding experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, scientific, and operational leadership for the cleanroom.
• Oversee cleanroom infrastructure, HVAC, process gases, DI water, vacuum, and safety systems.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and process development across thin‑film, etch, lithography, and packaging tools.
• Direct user training programs and develop SOPs, online training, and safety docs.
• Foster safety culture, accountability, cleanliness, and respect among users and staff.
• Manage budgets, user billing, cost recovery, and financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Budgeting

Facility management

Team mentorship

Process integration

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in engineering or physical science

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) + 8 years related experience

Tools

E-beam lithography

UV lithography

PVD

CVD

RIE/DRIE

Wet etch

3D microprinting

Metrology

Job description

The University of Utah Nanofab seeks an experienced Cleanroom Manager to lead its world‑class micro- and nanofabrication facility. You will oversee daily operations, equipment, training, safety, budgeting, and strategic planning to enable cutting‑edge research in microelectronics, sensors, materials, and nanotechnology.

You will provide leadership across engineering, science, and administration, coordinating with faculty and leadership to advance equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and