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Open Date 05/13/2026 Requisition Number PRN45048B Job Title Multi-Discipline Engineering Management Working Title Cleanroom Manager Career Progression Track M00 Track Level M4 - Senior Manager, M3 - Manager, M2 - Senior Supervisor FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00052 - UTAH NANOFAB Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 90,000-130,000 Close Date 06/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
The Utah Nanofab is seeking an experienced, hands-on Cleanroom Manager to provide engineering, scientific, and operational leadership for its world-class micro- and nanofabrication facility. The manager oversees day-to-day cleanroom operations, equipment and infrastructure maintenance, user training, safety, budgeting, and strategic planning. This position plays a pivotal role in enabling leading-edge research and development in microelectronics, sensors, materials, micro optics, and nanotechnology. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical depth, leadership experience, and a passion for fostering a collaborative research environment.
Multi-Discipline Engineering Management
Direct/Manage/Supervise engineers and technicians performing research, design, and development across multiple engineering disciplines. Develop processes, policies, and procedures and ensure all engineering projects align with the organization's objectives. Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines, management, sales and marketing, and related departments as necessary to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and demand for engineering products and services. Manage engineering verification activities to ensure product or service deliverables are met on-time and conform to the organization's and/or client's specifications. Advise leadership and other impacted departments on product or design changes which may affect profit, schedule, cost, or client relationships. May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. The Utah Nanofab is considering applications for the job level Senior Supervisor, Manager, and Senior Manager.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
Facility and Equipment Management
User Support, Training, and Safety
Staff Management and Mentorship
Budgeting and Administration
Research and Technical Expertise
Working Conditions
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Senior Supervisor, Multi-Discipline Engineering Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Manager, Multi-Discipline Engineering Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Senior Manager, Multi-Discipline Engineering Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
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Preferred Qualifications
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2 years or more, but less than 4 years
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6 years or more, but less than 8 years
8 years or more, but less than 10 years
10 years or more, but less than 12 years
12 years or more, but less than 14 years
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