System Design Engineer - Optics
Core
Design, develop, and optimize complex systems and components for advanced electron microscopy and Focused Ion Beam (FIB) instruments, focusing on ion optics, beam simulation, and system-level performance.
Role type
Systems Design Engineer (Electron Microscopy & FIB)
Builds
Next-generation electron microscopy and analytical instruments for semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, and life sciences research.
Domain
Scientific instrumentation, charged particle optics, vacuum technology, precision mechanics.
Required skills
Charged particle optics, ion-beam simulation, system architecture, statistical methods, Design of Experiments (DOE), Python, MATLAB, high-voltage systems, vacuum technology, precision mechanics, automation.
Preferred skills
Electron optics, motion control, system integration, technical project leadership.
Technologies
EOD software, Python, MATLAB.
Responsibilities
Design and optimize complex systems and components for electron microscopy and FIB instruments; Simulate ion-beam trajectories and evaluate beam performance; Apply knowledge of electrostatic and magnetic lenses to improve system performance; Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, integration, and validation; Analyze technical challenges and develop innovative solutions; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicists and mechanical engineers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC