R&D Coordinator

HORIBA Group provides instruments and systems for automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, metrology, and scientific R&D. Our North American Semiconductor group is seeking an R&D Coordinator to support initiatives at our Reno Technology Center.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export control and document classifications.
• Interface with the R&D team for budget forecasting.
• Assist in creating, tracking, and status updates of R&D JIRA-related tasks.
• Create and maintain R&D KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in JIRA and Confluence.
• Coordinate Global R&D meetings and document new materials, procedures, and best practices for the Global R&D Team.
• Assist the Global R&D patent team with invention disclosures, patent tracking, and correspondence with US patent attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Administer and organize Confluence Wiki and Jira instances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of administrative duties, including computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Internet).
• Atlassian and/or web design experience (highly desired).
• Ability to format documents, presentations, and filing systems.
• Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Minimum of two years’ related experience in a high-technology engineering/research environment preferred.
• Degree in a related field preferred (AA, AS, BA, BS).

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) insurance.
• Medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.