Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment
62K - £80K + 10% + Excellent benefits package including Healthcare, Generous Contributory Pension Scheme and Full and Comprehensive Manufacturers based Product Training
An excellent opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer or Senior Systems Engineer with a background working on complex instrumentation to join a market leading manufacturer of sophisticated semiconductor process equipment, offering first class product training and unsurpassed opportunities for career development
The Company Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment
My client is a global leader in innovative and complex semiconductor process equipment, with cutting edge patented technology in metrology based industrial microscopy, used for integrated process control.
Offering 'best in class' solutions across a wide range of innovative instrumentation, their success is based upon a commitment to world leading manufacturing facilities, outstanding product innovation, excellent customer care and the recruitment and development of good people.
The Role - Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment This innovative technology leader now has an exciting opportunity for Principal or Senior Systems Engineer.
A key contribution to the product success is the specification, evaluation and improvement of system performance and architecture.
The role requires working with strong problem-solving skills to define, evaluate and improve design requirements and performance criteria for complex systems across a diverse range technical disciplines including mechanics, optics, lasers, electronics, motion control, and software. Define and maintain system functionality breakdowns to mechanical, electronic, optical and software modules.
Specify the overall (sub-) system design, defining the contributions from mechanics, optics, electronics and software and communicate to all contributors.
Work hands-on with the equipment and apparatus to build an in-depth understanding of the machine operating characteristics and prove performance of the implemented designs.
Evaluate and maintain system performance budgets understanding how each module contributes to the total system performance.
Feed forward learning from integration testing into new designs.
Your Background Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment
Experience working on complex instruments containing several of the following: optics, mechanics, acoustics, electronics, software, motion systems, control systems.
Experience of planning and addressing complex tasks with innovative solutions.
Excellent communicator at all levels - Fluency in written and oral technical English.
Either a BSc/BEng in Physics, Engineering or similar, or a clear equivalent path through engineering apprenticeship and design/development positions.
Experience of Systems Engineering within leading-edge instrumentation, measurement or advanced process tools, preferably for the Semiconductor orsimilar end-user industry.
Experience in micro/nano analysis or relevant fields and ideally with in probe microscopy (such as AFM).
Experience of project management and methodologies.
Experience in areas such as: FMEA, test automation, environmental testing, compliance would be advantageous.
The Benefits Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class semiconductor systems organisation. You will be joining an innovative management team who take great pride in their work and who aim to build upon long term relationships with customers. A generous remuneration package is also guaranteed, including competitive salary, bonus, healthcare, contributory pension scheme, phone and laptop, along with the opportunity to progress your career within a market leading organisation.