5+ years of experience in semiconductor or large capital equipment markets
Technical knowledge in systems utilizing electron-optics, XPS, or SIMS
Ability to develop, run, and maintain experimental systems
Experience in designing and incorporating metrology equipment and vacuum hardware
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on customer needs
Ability to balance independent work with teamwork and collaboration
Responsibilities
Play a key role throughout the entire Product Life Cycle from inception to final product release
Maintain, operate, and run experiments on XPS/XRF tools with minimal supervision
Integrate and test solutions for existing and next-generation products
Participate in the Design and Testing phase to ensure compliance with requirements
Own the integration of new components into the product and characterize their performance
Develop procedures and train teams on new components and subsystems
Benefits
Opportunity to have a large impact in a rapidly growing division
Work with a highly skilled and efficient team of System Engineers
Engage in hands-on work in a cleanroom environment
Participate in field activities for new product releases
Build relationships with internal and external customers
Full Job Description
Description
Nova Engineering Team is looking for a System Engineer to work with Design Engineers, Product Managers and Researchers to participate in the ongoing development, integration and characterization of a novel metrology solutions across several product lines. This person will be part of a highly skilled and efficient team of System Engineers with significant combined experience in instrumentation for Semiconductor production environment. This position provides an opportunity to have a large impact in a rapidly growing division.
Pay Range: $130,000- $170,000 Annually (DOE)
Role Responsibilities
System Engineer play a key role throughout the entire Product Life Cycle from the inception and validation of new ideas to final product release and field testing
Our ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual with broad experience in applied high vacuum systems for electron beam and x-rays related technologies.
The ideal candidate will maintain, operate, and run experiments on the current and next generation XPS/XRF tools with minimum supervision.
The candidate must have high proficiency in hands-on work (in a cleanroom environment) and demonstrate the ability to use complex vacuum systems with high-end metrology equipment such as stages, gauges, cameras, lasers, detectors, spectrometers, electron beam analysis equipment, etc.
Integrate and test solutions for existing and next generation products, validate the concepts of the proposed solutions and initiate the development and implementation of these solutions
Participates in the Design and Testing phase of the component (sub-system), ensures that the design complies with the requirements
Own the integration of the new component or sub-system into the product and characterizes its behavior at full product performance level
Develop procedures for and trains Manufacturing, Service and Applications in all aspects of the new component or sub-system as it relates to the complete system - assembly
What will make you succeed in the role?
Problem solving skills for resolution of system level challenges at every phase of the Product Lifecycle
Willingness to participate in field activities for new product release or challenging customer issues
Customer management skills that build relationships with internal and external customers
Requirements
BS, or MS in Physics
5+ years of experience in semiconductor or other large capital equipment markets
Technical knowledge in systems utilizing electron-optics, electron columns, XPS, or SIMS
Ability to develop, run and maintain experimental systems, prototype, and beta systems
Design and incorporate metrology equipment (cameras, detectors, etc..) and vacuum hardware
Resolve technical problems in development, and maintenance of research Hardware/Equipment
Must be able to balance independent work, accountability and ownership of complex problems with teamwork, collaboration and sense of joint purpose.
Drive for high quality work product with focus on the Customer's problem at hand and understanding of timeline, budget and other practical constraints
Educated and experienced in general scientific thinking and approach to problem solving. He / She has consistent, logical and analytical approach to solving problems with good reasoning skills.
Listens as if she / he were wrong and argues as if she / he were right
Can design and execute high-precision measurements and process the data accordingly
Extra Spice:
System integration and characterization skills combining critical thinking and scientific intuition
Conceptual understanding of particle detection and signal amplification (100 kHz range)
Working knowledge of high voltage components in the 5kV range. Familiar with basic high-voltage best practices.
Good organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
Hands on experience working with hardware components, basic electronics modules and diagnostics instrumentation.
Working knowledge of clean vacuum systems (1e-7 torr) and vacuum-related design is a plus.
About Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. is an Israeli company that develops, produces and markets advanced process control systems for semiconductor manufacturing. The company's products are used in the production process of semiconductors, which are used in a variety of electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and more. Nova's systems are designed to improve the manufacturing process by providing accurate measurements and analysis of the production process. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
