We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Systems Engineer with a focus on Hardware to join our multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing next-generation metrology systems, transforming innovative concepts into hardware designs, and rapidly iterating prototypes. This position requires close collaboration across various technical fields, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software engineering. We are looking for individuals who excel in team environments, can brainstorm big ideas, embrace new technologies, and have the drive to take a concept from prototype to high-volume production.

Pay Range: $130,000- $170,000 Annually (DOE)

About us:

• Nova provides insights into process control in the world’s most technologically advanced industry. We employ physics, mathematics, algorithms, software and hardware expertise to redefine the limits of what is possible in semiconductor manufacturing.
• We invite you to join our dreamers and winners and brilliant high- aimers who see impossible as the starting point to exciting challenges, and work together in multidisciplinary global teams to find answers.
• We dive deep to extract unique insights and provide our customers and partners with crucial decision-making data. Each and every one of us helps redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Why Nova:

• Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023 & 2024 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category
• Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022
• Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware components, modules, and subsystems for next-generation metrology tools.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineering teams to create new systems, prototypes, and test fixtures.
• Develop and execute test plans, build prototypes, and conduct tests to validate hardware design concepts.
• Manage the entire hardware design process, from initial requirements and feasibility studies to cost analysis, scheduling, conceptual and detailed design, creating detailed drawings, design review presentations, procuring prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and final handoff to engineering or manufacturing.
• Perform risk analysis and implement mitigation strategies using experiments, simulations, or other relevant methods.
• Develop supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures, and proactively address and resolve product issues throughout development phases.
• Oversee the procurement and management of key suppliers.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of hardware engineering fundamentals, including design principles, tolerance, error budget, materials, and thermal dynamics.
• Proficiency in hardware design tools and good modeling and detail drawing practices, including an understanding of GD&T.
• Experience designing systems for High Vacuum and Ultra-High Vacuum environments.
• Capable of conducting simulations, including stress, thermal, vibration, and flow analysis.
• Knowledge of machining processes and some machine shop experience is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of optics, including reflection, refraction, focusing, polarization, and simple ray tracing.
• Doctorate (Ph.D.) with no experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience

Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and under demanding timelines.
• Proactive with a hands-on approach and a positive attitude.
• Excellent technical understanding and orientation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a “can do” approach.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks based on strategic goals.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.

Get to know us better

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, handling critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

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