Staff Engineer, Systems Design

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Math (STEM) field (Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering preferred). Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree ; or 6+ years with and an advanced degree or equivalent work experience; experience developing high-performance electro-mechanical systems or subsystems used in semiconductor capital equipment or related industries.
• Proven track record to analyze and interpret complex system data and lead system design decisions.
• Experience leading a multi-functional team, driving collaborative and innovative solutions under fixed project schedules.
• Proven ability and eagerness to acquire new technology skills and apply systems engineering principles and science-based innovation to address a diverse set of technological challenges.
• Experienced at applying six sigma and performing statistical analysis and modeling.
• Proficient at applying “robust design” and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with standard laboratory instrumentation, electronics, and electromechanical systems.
• Strong analytical perspective with the flexibility to demonstrate practical decision making.
• Excellent proactive skills with a focus on performance, prioritization, and time management.
• Proficient and skilled in the assembly and maintenance of prototype systems involving mechanical, fluid, and electrical subsystems.
• Proficiency with Python or other scripting language to develop automated functionality or system characterization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written).
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed (20% maximum).

• Assume ownership of multiple functional characteristics and/or modules of a specified system.
• Lead system and automated process design and improvements through data-driven analysis, determining appropriate control limits and variables for specifications.
• Guide the characterization of system performance of automated Wafer Dual Beam (WDB) microscopes or components using statistical analysis, design of experiment (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC).
• Drive hands-on prototype electro-mechanical system integration and qualification.
• Identification and decomposition of system into subsystem requirements.
• Preparation of specifications, descriptions, interface control documents, software & hardware requirement documentation.
• Coordinate with hardware and software engineering teams to design, develop, integrate, and deliver robust automated products per system specifications.
• Develop and improve a variety of equipment including SEM, FIB, HVPS, vacuum, gas chemistry, detectors, optics, robots, electro-mechanical systems, and pneumatics.