Systems Engineer: Equipment Integration & Optimization

Kulicke & Soffa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kulicke & Soffa is seeking a Systems Engineer in Philadelphia to develop and optimize complex semiconductor equipment systems. The role collaborates across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, sensing, and process technologies to deliver a fully integrated machine with exceptional performance and precision.

The position emphasizes system integration, defining interfaces, and managing trade-offs to meet overall equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate system-level concepts, architectures, and technical solutions.
• Define system and subsystem requirements, interfaces, and performance objectives.
• Assess technical interactions and trade-offs across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, sensing, and process technologies.
• Support the design, development, and enhancement of new and existing equipment platforms.
• Lead the integration of complex subsystems into the overall equipment architecture.
• Define and manage interfaces between hardware, software, controls, sensing technologies, and process functions.
• Identify integration risks and drive resolution of system-level challenges.
• Ensure all subsystem designs collectively meet overall equipment requirements and performance targets.
• Develop methodologies to achieve and maintain equipment performance requirements.
• Analyze factors impacting system accuracy, repeatability, stability, reliability, and overall machine performance.
• Design and implement calibration, compensation, and control algorithms.
• Investigate complex performance issues and develop effective system-level solutions.
• Research and develop innovative technologies, algorithms, and engineering solutions that enhance equipment capabilities.
• Evaluate alternative technical approaches, balancing engineering trade-offs and business objectives.
• Translate advanced engineering concepts into practical, high-value solutions.
• Consider performance, complexity, scalability, risk, maintainability, and implementation requirements when developing solutions.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Translate system-level objectives into clear subsystem requirements and specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical conflicts across functional areas.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple engineering groups to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
• Maintain alignment between subsystem development efforts and overall system goals.
• Develop, review, and maintain system and subsystem specifications.
• Support engineering best practices and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Promote clear, traceable, and testable engineering requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews, design documentation, specification management, and engineering change processes.

Job description

Kulicke & Soffa is seeking a Systems Engineer in Philadelphia to develop and optimize complex semiconductor equipment systems. The role collaborates across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, sensing, and process technologies to deliver a fully integrated machine with exceptional performance and precision.

The position emphasizes system integration, defining interfaces, and managing trade-offs to meet overall equipment requirements.