CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer

Fremont, United StatesFull-time$130k2026-10-07 → 2026-10-21

Core

System Engineer responsible for the development, integration, and characterization of novel metrology solutions (XPS/XRF tools) for semiconductor production.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware/Instrumentation)

Builds

Metrology tools and sub-systems for semiconductor process control

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / High-vacuum instrumentation

Required skills

high-vacuum system design, electron-optics expertise, XPS/XRF tool operation, cleanroom maintenance, laser/detector/spectrometer integration, experimental system prototyping, data processing for high-precision measurements

Preferred skills

particle detection and signal amplification understanding, high-voltage component knowledge (5kV range), vacuum-related design (1e-7 torr)

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate current and next-generation XPS/XRF tools with minimal supervision; integrate and test solutions for existing and next-generation products; validate concepts and initiate development of proposed solutions; design and incorporate metrology equipment and vacuum hardware; resolve technical problems in development and maintenance of research hardware; develop procedures and train Manufacturing, Service, and Applications teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC