Group Leader

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

Position Summary:
The Group Lead will provide day-to-day leadership and support for the Production team to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent execution of production activities within a high-mix, low volume semiconductor fabrication laboratory.  Coordinate daily priorities, monitor workflow and WIP, support team members, and work closely with cross-functional organizations to resolve issues and meet production and delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide day-to-day direction and support to Production Engineers and Technicians.
•    Assign and prioritize work based on production schedules, WIP levels, and business priorities.
•    Monitor production flow, cycle time, productivity, and on-time delivery.
•    Monitor wafer processing HOLD/delays, follow up on missing instructions, materials, inspections, and other constraints.
•    Provide coaching, training, and guidance to team members.
•    Maintain accurate training records and timekeeping.
•    Communicate priorities, status, and issues between shifts and management.
•    Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and a positive work environment.
•    Work with program teams and process modules to develop fabrication process routes within a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) context.

Required Qualifications:
•    Advanced degree in the physical sciences or engineering.
•    5+ years of nanofabrication process engineering experience with expertise in one of the basic process engineering disciplines such as lithography, etch, deposition, etc.
•    Software skills – Microsoft Office Suite:  Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
•    Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•    In-depth knowledge and experience in essential nanofabrication metrologies and data analysis.
•    Organizational and Leadership skills required to lead a group of technicians and engineers on a daily basis.
•    Working knowledge of manufacturing systems such as MES is a plus.

Physical Requirements:
•    Must be able to work safely in laboratory settings and Class 10 (ISO-4) cleanroom environment.  

Special Requirements: 
•    U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
•    Must be able to work flexible hours

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $154,500  - $197,900
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

• Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

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