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Facilities Director – Lead Infrastructure for a Revolutionary Manufacturing Operation!
Los Angeles, CA | Onsite
Opportunity Summary
A new wave of advanced hardware manufacturing is emerging, driven by breakthroughs in photonics and precision automation. This fast-growing team is rapidly scaling a high-volume production facility for mission-critical computing components. Achieving world-class throughput, cleanliness, and reliability requires exceptional facility infrastructure, and that is where you come in. As the Facilities Director, you will be the driving force behind designing, expanding, and maintaining an advanced manufacturing environment. You will shape how critical utilities are planned, installed, and optimized. Your work ensures that state-of-the-art equipment runs flawlessly while the company scales toward becoming one of the highest-output optical production lines in the country. If building complex factories energizes you, this is the kind of role that defines careers.
About Us
We are a technology company harnessing the power of photons to enable the next era of computing. Our hardware is built at the intersection of physics, custom manufacturing systems, and automation-driven software integration. We are scaling quickly, building factories that challenge what high-tech production can achieve, and looking for leaders excited to be part of something big early.
Job Duties
$120,000 - $180,000
Los Angeles, CA | Onsite
Opportunity Summary
A new wave of advanced hardware manufacturing is emerging, driven by breakthroughs in photonics and precision automation. This fast-growing team is rapidly scaling a high-volume production facility for mission-critical computing components. Achieving world-class throughput, cleanliness, and reliability requires exceptional facility infrastructure, and that is where you come in. As the Facilities Director, you will be the driving force behind designing, expanding, and maintaining an advanced manufacturing environment. You will shape how critical utilities are planned, installed, and optimized. Your work ensures that state-of-the-art equipment runs flawlessly while the company scales toward becoming one of the highest-output optical production lines in the country. If building complex factories energizes you, this is the kind of role that defines careers.
About Us
We are a technology company harnessing the power of photons to enable the next era of computing. Our hardware is built at the intersection of physics, custom manufacturing systems, and automation-driven software integration. We are scaling quickly, building factories that challenge what high-tech production can achieve, and looking for leaders excited to be part of something big early.
Job Duties
- Lead the architectural design and build-out of facility infrastructure that supports high-volume production
- Drive specifications, procurement, and commissioning of utilities including HVAC, exhaust, electrical distribution, networking, compressed air, and power systems
- Manage construction execution, vendor relationships, and budgets with a focus on delivery speed and operational excellence
- Oversee cleanroom and environmental controls that support precision optical and electronic manufacturing
- Ensure adherence to building codes, workplace safety, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards
- Create efficient facility layouts enabling optimal production flow, access control, and equipment integration
- Deploy digital monitoring systems and preventive maintenance programs that maximize uptime and sustainability
- Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to align infrastructure with specialized equipment needs
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action plans for infrastructure failures or downtime
- Define and execute long-term facilities scaling strategies including expansion evaluations and new site planning
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Mechanical or Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant applicable experience
- 8 years leading large-scale facility operations or capital projects within high-tech manufacturing, electronics, optics, or similar precision industries
- Demonstrated success managing facility upgrades or new factory build-outs for high-output production
- Strong leadership and project management experience working with contractors, engineering teams, and operations stakeholders
- Excellent communication capabilities when interfacing with executives, equipment vendors, and cross-functional partners
- Ability to support workload peaks including extended or weekend work when necessary
- Background supporting cleanroom environments or semiconductor-style production lines
- Familiarity with automation-supporting controls such as PLCs, SCADA, or industrial IoT systems
- Hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, HVAC, mechanical utilities, or process support systems
- Own a cornerstone function with company-wide impact
- Major career growth opportunity as production output scales
- Competitive pay with equity participation
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible time off with a generous PTO
- Collaborative team with ambitious technical goals
- Relocation support for the right candidate
$120,000 - $180,000
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000