TipTek’s mission is to create needles and tips that provide superior tip-surface contacts. Its probes and needles give high resolution, long life, and robust tip-surface interactions in semiconductor fault detection, scanning tunneling microscopy, and atomically precise manufacturing.

TipTek at EnterpriseWorks manufactures hard, conductive, and ultra-sharp probes with Field Directed Sputter Sharpening (FDSS). The probes are used for scanning probe microscopy, transfer of lamella formed by focused ion beams (FIB), and scanning electron microscope-based nanoprobes used in semiconductor failure analysis. The proprietary FDSS process developed by Tiptek co-founders sharpens the probe tip to atomic dimensions in a self-limiting fashion that does not require skilled operator intervention. The resulting probe tips give excellent high resolution over long periods of time, making them the standard for commercial and research customers.

About the Role

The Associate Director of Technology Development (ADTD) is a key full-time position within TipTek who is responsible for coordinating and carrying out product and process technology development to guarantee the continuous innovation of Tiptek products and work processes. The ADTD reports to the CEO and will also work closely with the CTO, CSO and other employees to manage the technology development efforts of Tiptek. A particular focus will be the projects funded by external research grants, such as SBIR and STTR programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and implement Tiptek’s technology development policies, objectives, and initiatives to maintain Tiptek’s competitive position and profitability.

• Oversee the technology development process and coordinate all activities to ensure objectives are met, which includes helping to establish development goals.

• Manage active research grants, which includes the following activities:Performing the research and development (R&D) outlined in the grant proposal, Write research progress reports, and other documentation required by the grant agency, Manage grant budgets, and Develop prototypes and products based upon research findings.

• Assist in sales launches as technology development gives rise to new products,

• Manage direct reports, as needed, with expanded management responsibilities as the business develops,

• Perform work safely and comply with applicable federal and state environmental, health, and safety standards.

Requirements

• D. (or M.S./M.A. and equivalent work experience) degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, or related technical degree and requisite experience.