Research and Development Associate jobs in Binghamton, NY

About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.

The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!

About the Center:

The Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC) is a New York State Center for Advanced Technology housed at Binghamton University. It is a constituent research center of the Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP) Center of Excellence. The IEEC, founded in 1991, pursues research in electronics packaging with a focus on economic development for New York State and its member companies and does so with federal and state governments, industry, and academic partners to advance microelectronics research and development.

Position Overview:

The Associate Director works under leadership of the Director to develop and implement strategic plans for the Center, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Center. The Associate Director works with affiliated faculty, research and administrative staff, over two dozen industrial partners, and Ph.D. and masters-level graduate students. The Associate Director will supervise staff including research support specialists and a company interface specialist. The Associate Director will coordinate IEEC activities with staff, initiatives, and peer research centers and labs of the S3IP, with particular focus on integration of capabilities of the Analytical and Diagnostic Lab (ADL) in support of IEEC activities.

Summary of Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the IEEC Director, and in coordination with S3IP Director and staff, the IEEC Associate Director will be responsible for tasks and initiatives including:

• Day to day operations and business of the Center, including supervision of IEEC personnel
• Liaison with industry members, clients, and advisory boards, and industry groups
• Organization and conduct of the annual electronics packaging conference, and industrial and technical advisory board meetings,
• Management of the industry-driven research project proposal and selection process to defining the IEEC research portfolio
• Business development, marketing, communications, and membership recruiting for the IEEC
• Program management (cost, schedule, and performance assurance) of funded IEEC projects
• Providing team leadership that grows funded research programs adjacent to the field of electronics packaging aligned with the IEEC strategic plan for growth
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A minimum of an M.S. degree is required.
• The position requires state-of-the-art knowledge in electronics packaging.
• The ability to effectively communicate with industry representatives and academic researchers, including faculty and students, is essential.
• Active participation in relevant technical societies such as IEEE-CPMT (Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology), SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association), iMAPS (International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society) and/or others is desired.
• Business management experience in the electronics manufacturing industry is a plus.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in a field relevant to electronics packaging is desired.
• Minimum of five years of electronics packaging industry experience, including team leadership, is preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary: $100,000-$110,000 annually. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.

Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

All applications must be submitted through the Employment Opportunities - Research Foundation website located here: https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174098

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vestal, NY 13850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person