Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

Oxford

£62K - £80K + 10% + Excellent benefits package including Healthcare, Generous Contributory Pension Scheme and Full and Comprehensive Manufacturers based Product Training 

** An excellent opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer or Senior Systems Engineer with a background working on complex instrumentation to join a market leading manufacturer of sophisticated semiconductor process equipment, offering first class product training and unsurpassed opportunities for career development **

The Company – Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

My client is a global leader in innovative and complex semiconductor process equipment, with cutting edge patented technology in metrology based industrial microscopy, used for integrated process control.

Offering 'best in class' solutions across a wide range of innovative instrumentation, their success is based upon a commitment to world leading manufacturing facilities, outstanding product innovation, excellent customer care and the recruitment and development of good people.

The Role - Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

This innovative technology leader now has an exciting opportunity for Principal or Senior Systems Engineer.

You will be instrumental in working as part of the team of engineers and scientists to drive the development of existing and next generation AFM instrumentation products.  A key contribution to the product success is the specification, evaluation and improvement of system performance and architecture. 

The role requires working with strong problem-solving skills to define, evaluate and improve design requirements and performance criteria for complex systems across a diverse range technical disciplines including mechanics, optics, lasers, electronics, motion control, and software. It will also include promoting best practice and working with stakeholders to ensure technical and functional compliance within a small but growing multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities include:

Own key elements of the system and sub-systems

Define and maintain system functionality breakdowns to mechanical, electronic, optical and software modules.

Specify the overall (sub-) system design, defining the contributions from mechanics, optics, electronics and software and communicate to all contributors.

Work hands-on with the equipment and apparatus to build an in-depth understanding of the machine operating characteristics and prove performance of the implemented designs.

Evaluate and maintain system performance budgets – understanding how each module contributes to the total system performance.

Feed forward learning from integration testing into new designs.

Support applications, manufacturing and service in fault identification and resolution

Communicate effectively at all levels with diverse set of peers, customers, and vendors

Work effectively and flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team

Prepare and maintain documentation when required

Your Background – Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

>5 years’ experience in a multidisciplinary domain

Experience working on complex instruments containing several of the following: optics, mechanics, acoustics, electronics, software, motion systems, control systems.

Experience of planning and addressing complex tasks with innovative solutions.

Excellent communicator at all levels - Fluency in written and oral technical English.

Education / Qualifications:

Either a BSc/BEng in Physics, Engineering or similar, or a clear equivalent path through engineering apprenticeship and design/development positions.

Desirable:

Experience of Systems Engineering within leading-edge instrumentation, measurement or advanced process tools, preferably for the Semiconductor orsimilar end-user industry.

Experience in architecture design and modelling, preferable in MBSE and Enterprise Architect.

Experience in micro/nano analysis or relevant fields and ideally with in probe microscopy (such as AFM).

Experience of project management and methodologies.

Experience in areas such as: FMEA, test automation, environmental testing, compliance would be advantageous.

The Benefits – Principal Systems Engineer, Microscopy & Metrology Semiconductor Process Equipment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class semiconductor systems organisation. You will be joining an innovative management team who take great pride in their work and who aim to build upon long term relationships with customers. You will be continually challenged as you are exposed to new technologies.

A generous remuneration package is also guaranteed, including competitive salary, bonus, healthcare, contributory pension scheme, phone and laptop, along with the opportunity to progress your career within a market leading organisation.

This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited. The services advertised by TRS Consulting (UK) Limited are those of an employment agency and / or employment business