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SK hynix

Global producer of DRAM and NAND.

Facility Manager - R&D Lab & Research Facility

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 7 years of progressive facilities management experience in a critical environment such as an R&D lab, data center, or high-tech manufacturing facility.
  • A proven background in both managing facility operations and budgets and performing hands-on technical troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Experience managing construction or renovation projects.
  • Ability to work independently, diagnose complex issues without immediate support, and execute repairs under pressure.
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and respond physically to emergencies.
  • Verbal and written communication skills for reporting to headquarters, documenting technical work, and coordinating with research staff.
  • Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency support.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Proficiency troubleshooting and repairing low- and medium-voltage systems, generators, and uninterruptible power supplies.
  • Strong aptitude with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, chilled water systems, industrial pumps, and specialized lab ventilation such as fume hoods and air handling units.
  • Deep knowledge of building automation systems and diagnostic tools.
  • Familiarity with clean rooms, precision cooling, and environmental control requirements for research.
  • A bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations and long-term maintenance of the R&D building, and develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Personally troubleshoot, repair, and adjust critical infrastructure, including utility power distribution, uninterruptible power supplies, backup generators, switchgear, power distribution units, chillers, lab ventilation systems, air handling units, precision cooling units, and pumps.
  • Maintain temperature, humidity, air quality, and vibration conditions required for sensitive R&D experiments.
  • Drive energy-efficiency, sustainability, and operational cost-effectiveness initiatives through process changes and technical upgrades.
  • Serve as the primary contact for a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond rapidly to after-hours emergencies, alarms, and critical incidents.
  • Lead initial emergency response, including system isolation, backup activation, and damage control, and make technical decisions to minimize downtime.
  • Investigate post-incident root causes, implement fixes, and update procedures to prevent recurrence.
  • Oversee minor and medium-scale renovations, lab fit-outs, and infrastructure upgrades while minimizing research disruption.
  • Provide hands-on support in commissioning newly installed systems, verify operational standards, and conduct functional testing before handover.
  • Manage construction contractors to ensure compliance with lab design standards, safety protocols, and workmanship requirements.
  • Ensure as-built drawings, asset data, and warranty information are captured for long-term maintenance.
  • Manage external maintenance and repair service providers and decide whether to use internal skills or external vendors to optimize costs.
  • Ensure vendors and internal activities comply with site safety protocols, laboratory safety standards, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and local building codes.
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures and emergency operating procedures based on management strategy and field experience.
  • Provide detailed updates to the Senior Facilities Manager at headquarters on performance metrics, incidents, and risks.
  • Develop and manage the facilities operating budget for maintenance, energy, and service contracts, and plan capital improvements based on facility age.
  • Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning to protect research assets, including oversight of fire detection, fire suppression, and hazardous-material protocols.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager, Certified Energy Manager, or Professional Engineer.
  • OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.

About the Company

SK hynix

Global producer of DRAM and NAND.

Summary of SK hynix: 1) What does the company do? It is a global producer of semiconductor memory, specializing in DRAM and NAND Flash that power IT devices like computers, phones, and servers. 2) How do its products work? DRAM stores data using tiny capacitors and requires periodic refreshing to keep data, providing fast volatile memory. NAND Flash stores data in non-volatile memory cells and preserves data without power, serving as durable storage. Both chips are mounted in devices to enable fast processing and data retention. 3) How is the company different from competitors? It ranks as the second-largest memory chip maker with a broad product portfolio and strong technology, backed by the SK Group, giving it scale, resources, and global reach. 4) What is the company's goal? To become the world’s best semiconductor company by meeting diverse customer needs and leading in memory technology.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
1983

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