Sr Technical Manager

About the role

UCT is a fast-growing sector in the world, touching every semiconductor chip used in smartphones, smart cars, and AI devices. As the industry evolves, UCT evolves with it, fostering a diverse and innovative workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development, validation, and implementation of analytical methods, standards, procedures, data acquisition, processing, and reporting for inspecting and testing client samples.
• Identifies and solves complex issues internally and externally, providing technical feedback and reviews of client requests to CSS and Sales Managers.
• Reviews and interprets analytical results, identifies complexities, and deduces variations in sample types.
• Identifies and resolves non-conformances within the quality system, ensuring conformance with external and internal standards and safety requirements.
• Performs level three QC on final reports, detecting any non-obvious anomalies in analytical results.
• Ensures attainment of quality assurance objectives in the laboratory, including instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, and internal audits.
• Interprets Company policies, establishes, revises, or updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conducts training programs, participates in QA programs, safety programs, and various training.
• Communicates with clients on special problems and projects, providing technical information for special projects.
• Differentiates between company-owned proprietary procedures and trade secrets, ensuring no unauthorized disclosures.
• Aids in developing budgets and monitoring expenditures.

Requirements

Essential qualifications include a B.S. degree with at least 15 years of relevant experience, or an M.S. with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in analytical chemistry and related instrumentation is required. Proficiency with StarLIMS, Excel, PowerPoint, and other systems/software is necessary. The role requires long exposure to "cleanroom" conditions, standing for long periods, and handling hazardous chemicals safely.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding and knowledge of analytical chemistry and all applicable instrumentation.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience on one or more related analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, SEM/EDX etc.
• Effective verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrable understanding of production, engineering & quality initiatives, safety & quality practices.
• College level mathematical & statistical skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Sound understanding and knowledge of analytical chemistry and all applicable instrumentation.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience on one or more related analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, SEM/EDX etc.
• Effective verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrable understanding of production, engineering & quality initiatives, safety & quality practices.

Benefits

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $131,900 and $211,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including variable pay and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO (Paid Time Off) and parental leave).