Test Engineer

Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology in Seattle is seeking a test field scientist to align and improve electron microscope systems. You will work on optical alignments, troubleshoot systems, and enhance performance in collaboration with production and design teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has a strong understanding of electron optics and charged particle physics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electron optics, charged particle physics, and solid state physics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a customer-focused environment.
• Desire to learn how scientific instruments work.

Responsibilities

• Perform electron optical alignment on Bruker Nion electron microscopes.
• Identify areas for improvement and collaborate with the design team.
• Document procedures for microscope bring-up and alignment.
• Provide remote support and diagnostics on hardware.

Skills

Electron optics

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

PhD in physical sciences or engineering

Job description

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Job Locations

• US-WA
• ID

Job Function

Research & Development

Position Summary

The Electron Microscope unit of Bruker AXS in Kirkland, WA is looking for a test field scientist to optically align, test, and improve complete electron microscope systems. This position will primarily be responsible for aligning electron optics, identifying areas of improvement for electron optics, documenting electron optical procedures, ensuring that microscopes in production meet performance specifications, troubleshooting optical and mechanical elements in the full system, and (remotely) servicing electron microscopes at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform electron optical alignment on Bruker Nion electron microscopes and develop a deep understanding of the overall system
• Identify areas of improvement regarding electron optics and collaborate with the design team to improve and develop electron optical components
• Research electron trajectories to enable a variety of experimental techniques and improve microscope performance and stability
• Document procedures for microscope bring-up and electron optical alignment
• Perform remote support for electron optics and perform remote diagnostics on hardware
• Organize and prioritize schedules to align with customer requirements
• Coordinate with the production team while performing full system tests to ensure optimal performance on all devices

Key Qualifications

• PhD in physical sciences or engineering related field
• Familiarity with concepts in electron optics, charged particle physics, and solid state physics
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet production deadlines in a customer-focused environment
• Ability to communicate with testing, design, and production teams, documenting work/tests performed and outstanding needs during the production lifecycle
• Desire and ability to learn the inner workings of complex scientific instruments and understand how individual components affect the big picture
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience operating and troubleshooting complex scientific instruments