General Profile
Requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in complex system development, electro-optical technologies, and multidisciplinary engineering. Interprets internal and external business requirements and recommends innovative technical solutions. Solves highly complex technical challenges involving optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithmic subsystems. Works independently with guidance only in the most complex situations and may lead cross-functional teams and strategic projects.
Role Responsibilities
Lead the systems engineering development and execution of advanced semiconductor equipment platforms incorporating electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithmic, and software subsystems.
Translate market and customer requirements into system-level architectures, requirements, specifications, and performance metrics.
Lead architecture trade studies and system design reviews to identify and down-select optimal technical solutions.
Define, document, and maintain system architectures, interface requirements, subsystem allocations, and performance budgets.
Develop and maintain detailed system specifications covering subsystem functionality, performance, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
Drive system integration activities during prototype development, subsystem integration, and product qualification phases.
Identify and troubleshoot complex system-level issues involving hardware, software, optics, controls, sensors, and algorithms.
Collaborate with project management, product marketing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product delivery.
Define system verification and validation strategies, including requirements traceability and performance testing.
Work with suppliers and technology partners to evaluate and develop emerging technologies that enhance product performance and competitiveness.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional project teams.
Electro-Optical Engineering Responsibilities
Lead the development and integration of complex electro-optical subsystems, including optical illumination systems, imaging systems, sensors, detectors, and laser-based technologies.
Define optical performance requirements, error budgets, alignment tolerances, and calibration methodologies.
Conduct system-level analysis of optical performance including resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, illumination uniformity, throughput, and stability.
Support design and integration of
Machine vision systems
Optical metrology systems
Laser-based inspection and measurement systems
Precision imaging systems
Optical sensors and detectors
Photonics-based subsystems
Collaborate with optics, controls, software, and mechanical teams to optimize overall system performance.
Develop system test plans and verification methods for optical and electro-optical performance requirements.
Investigate and resolve system-level issues associated with optical alignment, vibration sensitivity, thermal effects, signal integrity, and calibration stability.
Evaluate and implement emerging optical and photonic technologies to improve product capability and differentiation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
7-10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, photonics, electro-optical systems, advanced instrumentation, aerospace EO/IR systems, imaging systems, or related fields.
Experience with complex multidisciplinary system development throughout the product lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment.
Experience with laser technologies, imaging systems, machine vision, metrology systems, or optical sensors.
Knowledge of requirements management methodologies and tools.
Understanding of precision motion control, calibration systems, and automation architectures.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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