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Posting Information
Posting Number: PG193149EP
Internal Recruitment: No
Working Title: CLAWS Chief Technical Officer
Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; hours may vary
Department: CLAWS
About the Department
North Carolina State University is leading the charge as the recipient of a $39.4 million award from the Department of Defense to establish the regional Microelectronics Commons regional innovation hub, Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS). This initiative aims to revolutionize the field of wide bandgap semiconductors.
The Chief Technical Officer's key responsibilities will include:
- Identifying, managing, and completing all tasks necessary to establish the Hub at NC State, consistent with governing documents and applicable laws.
- Hiring, organizing, and managing the Hub's staff.
- Establishing appropriate governance structures and processes to facilitate effective working relationships among all organizations participating in the Hub's activities.
- Managing the Hub's day-to-day operations and leading strategic planning and implementation efforts.
- Developing the Hub into the pre-eminent source of research, development, and innovation in WBG semiconductors.
In addition, this position will:
- Provide technology leadership in wide bandgap (WBG) and ultra-wide bandgap electronics and photonics.
- Provide guidance regarding program development, research, engineering, and manufacturing technology for institute programs.
- Develop Hub's technical roadmaps and promote the Hub's technical vision.
- Support the development of new and continued projects' technical objectives.
- Ensure the Hub activities are closely aligned with industry needs.
- Document projects' technical progress and facilitate project evaluations.
- Promote the Hub's capabilities and publishable findings to external audiences.
- Coordinate the activities of the member universities and industry members.
- Maintain close ties with practitioners around the world.
- Develop the Hub's overall technical and sustainment strategy.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and that NEPA requirements are met.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Requires a doctor's degree or master's degree, or equivalent professional experience.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in research project management and program development.
- Experience working in the semiconductor industry.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and coordinate multiple complex activities.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience presenting program updates to stakeholders.
- Eligibility to obtain clearance upon request of the US government.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in government-university-industry collaborations.
- Significant experience leading R&D activities in manufacturing and academic environments.
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
N/A
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions:
Job Open Date: 01/17/2024
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. NC State University participates in E-Verify.
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