Associate Director, Semiconductor Safety Operations

Full-time position based at the ASU MacroTechnology Works facility in Mesa/Tempe, AZ. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

About the Role

Plans, organizes, and directs the entire operations of the semiconductor safety program at the MacroTechnology location. Assists with developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and conform to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements ASU’s semiconductor safety program and oversees program implementation at the ASU MacroTechnology Works facility, in collaboration with other Environmental Health and Safety leadership.
• Collaborates with Knowledge Enterprise, semiconductor researchers, tenants, startup companies, local industry, and other business partners to assess Environmental Health and Safety infrastructure needs.
• Coordinates communication with university colleges, local industry, tenants, and other university units working at ASU MacroTechnology Works and other campus locations that use semiconductors or related equipment or gases.
• Develops budget requests for the semiconductor safety program at MacroTechnology Works; confers with university officials, budget administrators, and staff to make determinations for budget development, strategic planning, requests, and management analysis and accountability reports.
• Organizes, publicizes, and attends meetings and other functions to ensure implementation of Environmental Health and Safety programs at ASU MacroTechnology Works.
• Works at other locations involved in semiconductor activities.
• Maintains data necessary for management of Environmental Health and Safety programs at ASU MacroTechnology.
• Promotes and communicates semiconductor safety program goals and objectives.
• Directs, trains, and evaluates staff; hires and onboards new staff.
• May provide expertise for other ASU facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field, including two (2) years of managerial experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Knowledge of technical, management, and supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budget management methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of semiconductor technologies and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and program management.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Skill in planning, analyzing, and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Skill in effectively managing, supervising, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in program design and development.
• Skill in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Skill in providing leadership.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, gas monitoring equipment, semiconductor tools, and facilities equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety regulatory programs affecting semiconductor manufacturing and research.
• Professional certification such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Successful track record in semiconductor safety work.
• Expertise in physical intrinsic reliability safety models, reliability failure mechanisms, and product safety screening methods.

Working Conditions

• 30% of activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Work in laboratories, cleanrooms, shops, waste facilities, and other hazardous locations.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include extreme weather conditions (hot in summer and cold in winter).
• Participate in respiratory protection program; assists with respiratory fit testing and training.
• Participate in ASU medical surveillance programs, which may include vaccinations.
• This position may require driving; employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Pay

$100,000 - $153,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Benefits

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low-cost dental, health, life, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.