Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

The Project Engineer Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and managing installation of laboratory equipment for all HRL labs. This includes close working partnerships with department stakeholders to coordinate installation of equipment and support with problem solving on any issues that may arise.

Oversee and manage the full cycle of projects regarding installation of equipment, partnering closely with key departments and tool end users

Work with Facilities, IT, Plant Security, EH&S, and outside contractors to generate Building & Land budgets and specifications for equipment installs

Review Machine and Equipment budgets and support new equipment and tool acquisition, advising regarding any additional necessary support equipment (abatement, pumps, gas cabinets, special utilities as needed)

Work with lab representatives and Facilities to establish appropriate equipment installation locations within the laboratories

Develop and update CAD drawings for all projects

Calculate and provide tool clearances for access and egress and service areas of lab space

Partner with EH&S department to evaluate abatement needs for tools with specialty gases

Work with Shipping and Receiving and laboratories to coordinate tool installation dates. Coordinate with outside machinery movers if necessary

Develop and maintain written procedures for installation of new tools, start up and shut down procedures, as well as long term preventative maintenance procedures

Serve as the project manager for ESG on equipment installations, including but not limited to creation and update of schedules, documented specifications and statements of work

Problem solve with Laboratory staff and Facilities staff re installation planning and equipment installation issues

Participate with the ESG Project team during staff meetings and pass downs.

Other duties as assigned or necessary

Experience in process vacuum equipment, installing equipment, understanding Vacuum Technology, electronic trouble shooting, working with PLCs, abatement technology, and Environmental Monitoring Systems.

Ability to read technical specifications and write and maintain effective procedure manuals

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) programs

Working knowledge of standard laboratory utilities.

Experience working in cleanrooms and other types of laboratories

AS or BS Engineering degree and 5 years work experience or 10-15 years work experience installing wide range of process vacuum equipment, Photo Lithography, Metal Deposition, PECVD, Etch , MOCVD, Ion Mill, SVG Tracks, CDSEM and other process tools

Physical Requirements:

Able to work within an ISO 4 cleanroom environment

Must be able to work safely around toxic & potentially hazardous materials, gases and chemicals

Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity

Good hand eye coordination

Respirator capable desired

Heavy lifting required

Must already hold or have ability to obtain and sustain Top Secret Clearance

Must possess valid Driver's License

Must be available to work during company shutdown periods

The base salary range for this full-time position is $82,400 - $103,053 + bonus + benefits.

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Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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