Head of Detector Microfabrication Operations

Stanford University; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks an Operations Manager for the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) in the Fundamental Physics Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. You will lead the DMF's cleanroom, tool suite, and metrology activities, ensuring high-quality superconducting device fabrication for the DMF's users and projects.

You will oversee staff, implement process controls, and coordinate with SLAC leadership on strategic and financial planning while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in leading disciplined operations at a research cleanroom facility.
• Experience developing and enforcing processes, training standards, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) cleanroom, tool suite, and metrology lab.
• Support scientific users in optimizing device fabrication while maintaining core process stability and purity.
• Lead strategic and financial planning for the DMF with SLAC leadership.
• Schedule and coordinate all DMF work; manage tool status portals and logging.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Cleanroom operations

Staff management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Stanford University seeks an Operations Manager for the Detector Microfabrication Facility (DMF) in the Fundamental Physics Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. You will lead the DMF's cleanroom, tool suite, and metrology activities, ensuring high-quality superconducting device fabrication for the DMF's users and projects.

You will oversee staff, implement process controls, and coordinate with SLAC leadership on strategic and financial planning while maintaining safety and