Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy

You will lead litigation portfolio with a heavy focus on semiconductor technologies. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and compelling legal arguments, managing high-stakes disputes across the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Drive litigation strategy ,semiconductor-related IP, antitrust, trade secrets, and class action matters.

• Hands-on Execution: Draft pleadings and briefs for high-stakes cases and direct all phases of litigation from discovery through trial and appeal.

• Technical Translation: Collaborate with engineering teams to translate deep-tech architecture into winning legal positions.

• Global Risk Management: Manage outside counsel and litigation budgets while navigating regulatory inquiries and ITC Section 337 investigations.

• Executive Advisory: Partner with senior leadership to align legal risks with broader business and market dynamics.

Who You Are

• A Proven Expert: J.D. with 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity (In-House/NPE).

• Semi-Tech Savvy: Deep technical understanding of semiconductor design and memory systems.

• IP Veteran: Significant experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB.

• Strategic Thinker: You don't just manage cases; you proactively identify and mitigate risk before it hits the docket.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience at a semiconductor/tech company or NPE

• Familiarity with SEPs (Standards-Essential Patents) and licensing negotiations.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is a major plus.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in multi-layer PCB design for defense electronics systems and proficiency in industry-standard PCB design tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop multi-layer PCB layouts for defense electronic systems.

Utilize OrCAD/Allegro tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Perform high-speed and high-density PCB layout design while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability.

Ensure PCB designs comply with IPC Class 3 standards and industry best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Required Skills:

6–10 years of experience in PCB design and layout engineering.

Strong proficiency in OrCAD and Allegro PCB design tools.

Experience with high-speed and high-density PCB layout design.

Knowledge of IPC Class 3 design standards.

IPC CID or CID+ certification is preferred.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager with medical device experience who thrives in a startup or high-growth environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is excited to build structure, define best practices, and help establish the project management operating model for the organization.

In addition to leading complex product development programs and supporting FDA submissions, you will help create, scale, and continuously improve project management processes that enable predictable execution and clear accountability across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Product as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities (Additions & Enhancements)

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of product development, from concept through commercialization, in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and resource plans; drive day-to-day execution through effective meeting cadence, action tracking, and follow-through.
• Drive clarity around scope, priorities, and ownership, and enable a clear decision-making process; proactively escalate issues with options and recommendations.
• Track and communicate project budget, BOM cost considerations, and resource allocation in partnership with functional owners.

Design Controls, Risk, and Regulatory Support

• Facilitate design control activities aligned to FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485, including design inputs/outputs, design reviews, and DHF readiness in collaboration with Quality/Regulatory.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to plan and coordinate verification and validation (V&V) activities and ensure milestone readiness.
• Support risk management activities consistent with ISO 14971, ensuring risks, mitigations, and decisions are tracked and reviewed with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution activities for FDA submissions and related documentation readiness.

Project Management Framework & Standards

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the company's project management framework, including phase-gate or milestone models aligned to design controls; standardized plans and reporting; and risk/dependency/change-management practices.
• Maintain core program artifacts (integrated plan, RAID log, dependency tracker, decision log, change log) and drive consistent, concise status reporting.
• Identify gaps in process, communication, or tooling and implement improvements that increase predictability and accountability.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

• Act as a unifying force across R&D/Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing/Product, Manufacturing/Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Influence without authority by building trust and accountability in a matrixed environment.
• Ensure effective communication across all levels of the organization, including clear written updates and leadership-ready summaries.

Documentation & Systems

• Drive project documentation quality (accuracy, completeness, consistency) in alignment with the company's quality management system (QMS).
• Support document routing and approvals using document control systems
• Support process improvements related to project management, design control, and change control.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering project/program management or a related cross-functional leadership role in the Medical Devices sector
• Working knowledge of Design Controls (21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485) and experience contributing to or maintaining Design History File (DHF) documentation.
• Experience driving schedules, dependencies, and risks across cross-functional teams; Strong bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification and/or MBA a plus.
• Experience in a startup, early-stage, or high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with regulated product development practices, including verification/validation planning, risk management, and change control.
• Experience working with PLM/document control workflows.

Education

BS (MS preferred) in Engineering or a related field.

*This salary range represents the full compensation band for this role. Most new hires are typically placed toward the middle of the range based on experience, skills, education, and job‐related qualifications. Compensation at the upper end of the range is reserved for candidates with exceptional experience or those who significantly exceed the role's core requirements.*

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel is necessary; therefore, the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $22/hour

Contract Duration: Now through April

Overview:

LHH is seeking a professional, friendly, and highly organized Receptionist to support our client's front‐desk operations for our Anaheim office. This role is ideal for someone who excels in customer service, communicates clearly, and enjoys keeping an office running smoothly. The position is fully onsite and offers a consistent weekday schedule through April.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and staff in a polished and professional manner

• Answer and route incoming calls; manage voicemail and front‐desk communication

• Maintain office lobby, meeting spaces, and general common areas

• Handle mail distribution, package intake, and courier coordination

• Support basic administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, and data entry

• Assist with scheduling conference rooms and coordinating meeting logistics

• Provide general support to office staff and contribute to smooth daily operations

Qualifications:

• Previous reception or front‐desk experience preferred

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Comfortable handling a high volume of calls and visitors

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general office systems

• Professional demeanor, reliability, and a proactive approach

• Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday throughout the full contract term

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International Education Corporation is a leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - it's an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud.

We are currently seeking a Director of Curriculum and Academic Services to join our team. This is a 100% on-site role and works out of our corporate office in Irvine, CA. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction within the company for planning, administration, supervision, and coordination of programs and courses offered within the IEC. The position is also responsible for development and/or implementation of new courses/programs and accountable for planning, directing, and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional programs as well as meeting programmatic, and accreditation standards

Primary/Essential duties and responsibilities

• Complies with all Federal, State, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership in developing a direction and vision for academic programs, which is in line with the strategic direction of the Company.
• Actively promotes the Company's mission, vision and values statements.
• Ensures that programs meet accreditation, IEC, and Department of Education compliance standards.
• Participates in creating academic policies and procedures.
• Monitors, prepares, develops, and upgrades curriculum for current and new programs.
• Monitors, manages, and recommends for supplies and equipment for current and new programs.
• Makes recommendation for identifying, recruiting, and selecting knowledge-based expert and/or interested volunteers for curriculum development activities.
• Actively participates in market study to stay abreast of changes in program offering and subject matter.
• Actively works with Compliance Department to prepare and submit documentation for current and new programs.
• Actively works with Purchasing Department for inventory and maintenance of new program instructional materials.
• Monitor and manages the program cost to maintain profitability.
• Monitor and manages the quality of curriculum on UNIFY for program delivery in classrooms, and labs.
• Monitors changes in accreditation for changes in curriculum requirements.
• Works closely with Career Services to monitor program outcomes effectiveness for graduate placement.
• Monitor recommendation of Advisory Board meetings for instructional quality.
• Monitors Instructor's Quarterly Quality Control Report.
• Ensures that all faculty members receive ample training on program modifications and new instructional materials and textbooks.
• Actively works with publishing companies to ensure quality assurance of new technological advances in instructions and training.
• Works with Directors of Education (DOE) and Program Administrators (PA) to understand and to enforce curriculum policies and procedures.
• Works with Directors of Education (DOE) and Program Administrators (PA) to manage the quality of curricula delivery and maintains the academic integrity of the institution.
• Monitors the outcomes of the educational process to ensure programs meet objectives and academic standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master Degree preferred.
• Successful track record of effective leadership and team development.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience in education and experience in classroom teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to function as part of the company management team.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with student life, learning, services and outcomes assessment.
• Positive student retention management experience.
• Successful track record preparing and managing department budgets.
• PC competency with MS Office.

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic work environment. In addition, full-time colleagues have a variety of benefits available that include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, voluntary benefits and much more.

If changing students' lives is also important to you, and you have the qualifications reflected above, we would love to hear from you!

***Candidates must be based in California, Maryland, or DC.***

ABOUT SEQUOIA CLIMATE FOUNDATION

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a climate philanthropy that believes in a world powered by clean energy, where all people are protected by policies that have averted the worst effects of climate change. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change.

JOB SUMMARY

The Evidence and Learning Officer implements evidence and learning practices, providing actionable, evidence-based insights to grantmaking staff. They provide support in the development of theories of change, and review proposed strategies and grants to support high impact grantmaking. They work closely with grantmaking teams, providing training on key evidence and learning practices, as well as ongoing coaching and implementation support. They support strategic reflection practices with both grantmaking staff and grantees, using established methods and approaches. They work across multiple grantmaking portfolios, and are able to adapt their modes of engagement to meet the needs of grantmaking staff. Where necessary, they engage directly with grant recipients on evidence and learning related topics. They foster and embody a culture of organizational learning. The Research Officer will report to the Chief Evidence and Learning Officer, and collaborate closely with grantmaking staff across multiple organizations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

• Collaborates with multiple grantmaking portfolios to support theory of change development and provide pragmatic reviews of proposed grantmaking (using established methods and protocols).
• Supports grantmaking teams to implement purpose-oriented reflection practices with grantees that support grant stewardship and ongoing learning.
• Supports implementation of structured processes for reflection and evidence-based briefings oriented toward distilling actionable insights that maximize climate impact.
• Collaborates with other Evidence and Learning staff to conduct purpose-driven, pragmatic quantitative analysis in support of philanthropic decision-making.
• Fosters and embodies a culture of iterative experimentation and learning internally and with partners.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

• Advanced degree in policy, science, engineering, or mathematics required.
• A minimum of three years working in climate policy, climate philanthropy, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience with synthesizing and translating technical content into actionable insights delivered verbally or writing or verbally required.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination across a team required.
• Knowledge of learning and reflection practices preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Integrity: Commitment to Sequoia Climate Foundation's mission and values.
• Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrated values-based, results-driven leadership.
• Collegiality: Strong work ethic and experience working collaboratively with a team.
• Efficiency/Initiative: Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Quality/Compliance: Attention to detail and timelines.
• Analysis: Comfortable applying mathematical concepts, including calculus, statistics, and Bayesian probability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 15 lbs. Requires the ability to periodically travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Humphreys & Partners Architects is seeking a highly skilled Construction Administrator to support our Western Region (CA, AZ, NV, CO) job sites. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the field, excels at coordinating with owners and contractors, and ensures construction aligns with contract documents and design intent. Based in Irvine, CA this position involves approximately 25% nationwide travel and plays a key role in guiding projects from active construction through closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret construction Contract Documents, track the progress of work, and reconcile any conflicting interests of owners and contractors
• Observe construction for conformity to Contract Documents and specifications
• Establish open lines of communication between the owner, contractor, and project staff
• Review contractor's requests for payment and change orders for validity
• Prepare field reports and work with Contractor and Owner to close non-conforming observations.
• Work with HUD Representatives and navigate through HUD field documentation
• Coordinate monthly travel schedule to assigned job sites
• Minimum 25% travel, nationwide
• Maintain favorable working relationships with clients and contractors
• Consult with and report on construction related issues with the architectural project team and consultants
• Assist in closing out completed projects with Contractor, Owner and project staff.
• Ability to review submittals and RFIs based off of the Contract Documents.

More about you:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field, or equivalent experience;
• 4-10 years of experience
• Thorough understanding of architectural/construction terminology and building codes and standards
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, and resolve disputes
• Keen observational skills
• Ability to document observations, non-conforming items and field communication
• Ability to organize and manage project records
• Ability to work and travel independently
• Travel to construction sites across the U.S. as required per project (Valid U.S. Driver's License required)
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Excellent clear concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to walk job sites and construction stairs
• Positive attitude and driven to succeed

This job description is not designated to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Information:

Established in 1991, Humphreys & Partners Architects (HPA) is North America's leading multifamily architecture design firm. With an impressive portfolio of projects developed across the country, our teams licensed nationwide combined with our exclusive trademarked concepts, more developers rely on our expertise and experience to bring their multifamily developments from concept to completion than any other firm. For over 30 years, HPA has provided high-quality, innovative planning, and design services. This award-winning firm specializes in multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality/resort design, and has extensive experience in high-rise, mid-rise, student housing, senior living, tax credit, affordable, moderate, and luxury communities.

Additional Details:

Location: Irvine, CA

Travel: 25%

Sponsorship: Not available for this role

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

Control Air Enterprises LLC is looking to hire an organized, timely, and respectful project engineer with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management to join our Anaheim office (Anaheim, CA). The project engineer must have short- and long-term processing abilities and demonstrate their ability to understand and comply with company, project, contractual requirements, and to provide clear and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in managing large & complex HVAC construction projects.
• Assist in managing subcontractor scope and performance of contractual requirements.
• Assist in tracking field installation.
• Organize, file, and track all project coordination and correspondence.
• Accurate documentation to successfully track projects, including submittals, schedules, schedule
• Of values, billings, RFI's (requests for information), requests for change orders, change orders,
• Project start-up and close-out (including timely processing of O&M's and "as-built" packages).
• Learn all software programs utilized in the day-to-day business operations of the company.

Basis of Evaluation:

• Projects consistently meet or exceed expected profit objectives.
• Effective control of deliveries to coincide with schedules and progress billing.
• Timely review, approval, and submission of RFI's, requests for change orders, and change
• orders.
• Timeliness and accuracy of submittals, project turnover and start-up packages.
• Proper documentation of all projects reflecting the flow of the project.
• Maintain and grow Control Air's customer satisfaction and reputation.

Required Characteristics:

• Must have a strong work ethic and a "can-do" problem solving attitude.
• Must be an excellent listener and communicator.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Bluebeam, Adobe editing, ACAD training is an advantage.
• Experience in mechanical contracting is desired but not necessary.
• Bachelor's degree in a Construction related profession or similar is required.
• Must present a strong, confident and professional image.
• Must be able to commute to different jobsites within the Bay Area.

Skills:

• Basic level of understating plans and specification.
• Basic understanding of construction schedules.
• Ability to interface with the clients.
• Ability to coordinate with other team members.
• HVAC/Mechanical Engineering (Preferred).

Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FSA & extra insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Pay range: $25 - $40 Hourly

Join Us:

Let's be honest- life is too short to work at a job that you don't love. So, do something about it! Come be a part of our team and work with us on industry defining projects. We are a family of passionate people, who are smart and kind, and have some pretty amazing skills. We love what we do, and love being California's Homegrown Mechanical Experts.

About Control Air Enterprises:

We have been in business for over 42 years, are a full mechanical contracting firm specializing in Major Construction, Tenant Improvement, Industrial, Plumbing, Retrofit, Service, Controls, Energy Commissioning and Detailing. Our divisions can handle a wide range of projects and services that include Design Build, Design Assist and Plan & Spec for facilities in the Medical, Entertainment, Laboratory, Hotel, Resort, Office, Government, Education, Civic and Commercial industries. Oh, we are also 100% employed owned (ESOP), have over 1,000 family members, and have one of the largest fabrication shops in California. Our corporate headquarters are in Southern California (Anaheim - just south of Los Angeles), conveniently located near several major freeways. We also have offices in San Diego and Hayward (Northern California). Our manufacturing facilities are located in Anaheim (Southern California) and Hayward (Northern California).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Job Type

Full-time

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Job Description

We are leaders in the removal of asbestos, lead, mold, and bio cleaning in residential, commercial, and government buildings. We handle projects in both private and public sectors, including prevailing wage jobs.

As a Superintendent, you will be responsible for executing projects with field crews assigned to you.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure on-time and profitable delivery of scope in assigned projects
• Ensure thorough documentation of assigned projects' progress
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction in projects assigned/scheduled to you by management
• Provide necessary training to lead technicians and technicians under supervision
• Detect, communicate, and implement potential improvements in the operation
• This position does not require you to hire candidates nor fire/give discipline or promote employees

Knowledge, skills, abilities required:

• At least 2 years of experience
• Excellent work ethic
• Excellent communication skills with team members
• Team player
• Ability to communicate with homeowners
• Ability to escalate problems when appropriate
• Ability to lead teams of 4 - 15 crew members
• A commitment to maintain high-quality standards
• Strong attendance record
• Driver's license
• Leadership skills
• Coachable / Not afraid to ask questions
• Flexible / adaptable
• Accountable
• Must be in good physical condition - Job includes lifting heavy objects

About Our Company

We are Great place to work certified: https:///certified-company/7049097

We stay curious, flexible, and open to ideas that help us continue to provide the best service and communication to all clients and partners that we work with. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent and we are growing rapidly.

*Position only available on-site in Irvine, CA*

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Clinical Studies Coordinator to lead and execute end-to-end clinical studies supporting FDA submissions (510(k)), pilot and feasibility studies, post-market clinical follow-up, and real-world evidence generation.

This role is hands-on, operational, and strategic. The ideal candidate has deep experience managing medical device and digital health clinical studies, working directly with FDA-facing documentation, IRBs, investigators, CROs, and internal regulatory, engineering, and product teams.

This position plays a critical role in de-risking regulatory submissions, ensuring GCP compliance, and translating clinical evidence into successful regulatory and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical studies, including:
• Pilot/feasibility studies
• IDE-exempt and IDE-supporting studies
• Pivotal and non-pivotal studies for FDA 510(k) submissions
• Post-market surveillance (PMS) and post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF)
• Real-world evidence (RWE) and usability studies
• Develop and manage study timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with GCP,FDA regulations, ISO 14155 and other applicable standards.
• Prepare, review, and maintain clinical documentation for regulatory submissions, including:
• Clinical Study Plans (CSPs)
• Protocols and amendments
• Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
• Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) (in collaboration with biostatistics)
• Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
• Ensure audit-ready clinical documentation at all times

Other Responsibilities:

• Support subject recruitment and enrollment activities
• Conduct blood draws on study subjects.
• Process blood samples.
• Initiate IV's when the MD is unavailable.
• Supervise the maintenance of laboratory equipment, including calibration records.
• Maintain clinical staff training documentation.
• Perform other duties or special projects as requested.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• 7 – 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Knowledge of clinical databases and data management systems
• Ability to be an integral part of an innovative, fast-paced product development team.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies is essential
• LVN with IV training certificate or RN.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering
• Experience with clinical studies and interfacing with IRB.
• Clinical research certifications

Physical requirements/Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office as well as laboratory environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Work in a lab involves potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, as well as needles. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings, walking in the facilities, or processing tissue samples, blood, etc. Some local travel is necessary so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required. Some travel to clinical sites might be required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.