Systems Design Engineer III
Core
Design, develop, and optimize advanced optical systems for semiconductor failure analysis, integrated circuit analysis, and circuit editing, focusing on infrared microscopy, laser stimulation, and photon emission detection.
Role type
Senior IC systems design engineer (optical instrumentation)
Builds
High-performance optical subsystems and prototypes for next-generation semiconductor analysis tools
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Optical instrumentation / Failure analysis
Required skills
Systems engineering, Python, CAD (SolidWorks), DFM, experimental validation, optical system design, electronics integration, motion systems, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Laser systems and beam delivery, IR optics and imaging through silicon, photon detection (PMTs, APDs, cameras), high-resolution microscopy, semiconductor failure analysis techniques (LIVA, OBIRCH, TIVA)
Technologies
Python, SolidWorks, LIVA, OBIRCH, TIVA, IR imaging, laser stimulation, photon emission detection
Responsibilities
Design and optimize optical subsystems for silicon inspection and fault isolation; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate requirements into prototypes; conduct experiments to validate performance; investigate applications of existing technologies; support operations in resolving customer issues; conduct proof-of-concept studies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC