Director of Facilities

What you'll do:

• Oversee the budget process and the multi-year project timeline
• Oversee construction projects. Manage all logistics for the pre-construction and construction process
• Anticipate and execute all permits and inspections. Work with EH&S to keep occupancy permits up to date
• Lead the Milpitas internal site planning team
• Qualify and select contractors for maintenance and construction. Manage the general contractor and the other contractors relevant to the construction process
• Serve as the internal point person overseeing the many moving parts of our existing facilities and expansion of the facility
• Identify critical unknowns and work quickly to resolve them, anticipate upcoming challenges, and propose creative solutions to challenges as they arise
• Execute basic equipment maintenance and oversee subcontracting of more extensive maintenance
• Monitor utility usage and interface with building owner
• Provide maintenance support for projects such as the installation, relocation, or modification of manufacturing equipment
• Develop maintenance procedures and schedules
• Work with R&D personnel to schedule and execute preventive maintenance and repair activities

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Advanced technical training/certification in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or similar disciplines
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the selection, installation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing of facilities tools and the plant systems required to support them
• Experience implementing computer based preventative maintenance programs including SPC and predictive maintenance
• Experience leading and organizing multi-person, cross-functional teams
• Ability to negotiate contract terms with vendors. Experience working with external contractors and the local government to obtain permits and approvals for installations and signoffs
• Experience developing and managing detailed budgets and schedules for construction and equipment installation projects
• Experience managing construction projects

Bonus points for:

• Experience with installing and supporting wet processing tools, thin film deposition equipment, and roll to roll systems
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles
• Experience with facilities maintenance and knowledge of applicable NADA, NFPA, NEC, etc. standards and codes.
• Experience implementing and managing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Must-have Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally