Research & Development Coordinator

The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing and metrology, to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Proven quality and trustworthy performance have established widespread confidence in the HORIBA Brand.

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HORIBA Semiconductor's proprietary analysis technology is fully demonstrated in a wide range of fields - semiconductors, medicine, environment, science and engine measurements. In high-tech industries like semiconductor manufacturing, HORIBA provides an extensive selection of process monitors for integration into manufacturing lines that aid the safe production of high performance devices.

Our North American Semiconductor group is searching for an R&D Coordinator to develop various correspondence, track engineering progress/cost reports, and various other administrative duties to support R&D initiatives at our Reno Technology Center.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain patent tracking system
• Process internal R&D invoices
• Assist with technical trade shows and training coordination
• Interface with R&D team to determine future project spend for budget forecasting
• General R&D Wiki curation (project spaces)
• Assist in creating, tracking and status of engineering service requests
• Create and maintain R&D KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) in JIRA and Confluence
• Coordinate with R&D project managers and directors to track and report monthly project status
• Assist BlackJack Coordinator with R&D related continual improvement projects
• Report R&D project labor hours to Finance (HII)
• Assist with the coordination of Global R&D meetings and document new materials, procedures and best practices for Global R&D Team.
• Assist Global R&D patent team with invention disclosures, patent tracking JIRA page, and correspondence with US patent attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Prepares correspondence, PowerPoints, proposals, and other documents for management.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of administrative duties including computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Internet.
• Atlassian and/or web design experience highly desired). Ability to format documents, presentations, filing. Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Minimum of two years’ related experience in a high technology engineering/research environment preferred. Degree in related field preferred (AA, AS, BA, BS).

Compensation Package:

HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call (800) 446-7422 ext. 7528 for assistance. HORIBA will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. HORIBA is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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