Sr. Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in advanced lithography tools is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer. The role involves system design, programming, and the development of controls systems, requiring a strong technical background in mechatronics or similar fields and over 10 years of hands-on experience.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Short/ Long Term disability

Paid Holidays (7), including your Birthday!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in equipment design and automation.
• Experience in capital equipment design for semiconductor tools.
• Strong understanding of controls automation and system troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Determine system specifications with a team of engineers.
• Develop applications for PLCs, motion control, and other systems.
• Conduct equipment quality assurance during development.

Skills

servo loop tuning

PID control

Beckhoff TwinCAT programming

PLC programming

Motion controller tuning

communication skills

Education

BS or higher degree in mechatronics, electrical, software or other engineering fields

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Role Description:

As a Sr. Systems Engineer, candidate will be working on the system design, build, test and manufacture of an advanced high-productivity e-beam lithography tool. As a member of the product development team, you will work with a wide mix of experienced engineers to determine the specifications of the equipment. Your responsibilities will include design, analysis, programming, debugging, testing, and modification of controls systems. The ideal candidate is communicative, flexible, and enjoys working in a fast-paced and creative technical environment.

Requirements

Main skills required: Looking for are servo loop tuning / PID control and either ACS Motion and/or Beckhoff / TwinCAT programming experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team to determine system specifications.
• Work with internal teams of different disciplines throughout various stages of product design and review.
• Develop system controls applications for a variety of systems such as PLCs, motion control, temperature control, vacuum pumps, vacuum gauges, sensors, encoders, T/Cs, RTDs, imagers, and interferometers.
• Develop electrical and control system documentation, including System Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, BOM, Control Enclosure Layout, Power and Interlock Schematics.
• Equipment quality assurance and documentation during all phases of development and implementation.
• Work with external partners on various elements of system design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in equipment design, automation, and integration from R&D to manufacturing.
• Experience in the design of capital equipment (semiconductor tool experience ).
• Strong understanding of tool systems and controls, including automation, vacuum, motion control, control panel and industrial interfaces (EtherCat, serial communications, Ethernet, etc.).
• PLC programming (IEC-61131-3 / Beckhoff TwinCAT ) and system troubleshooting.
• Motion controller tuning and programming (ACS ) for multi axis platforms.
• Understanding of SEMI (S2, S8, S14, S22 and F47), NFPA 79 and UL standards.
• Experience with supplier management and/or collaborating with remote engineering teams.
• Installation and support of equipment into production.
• Well organized and skilled in time management.
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude required.
  
  

EDUCATION and TRAINING

• BS or higher degree in mechatronics, electrical, software or other engineering fields.
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Short/ Long Term
• Paid Holidays (7) Including your Birthday!