Sr Thin Film Process and Applications Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance, and programming of advanced manufacturing equipment in a high-tech vacuum and thin-film deposition manufacturing environment.

This role requires a broad skill set to manage complex machinery through the entire lifecycle of our process equipment from design through replacement..

Education & Experience

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer science, Automation Engineering, or a related cross functional degree with related experience in the field.


* Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, specifically with vacuum systems or semiconductor equipment preferred.


* \"Strong proficiency in trouble shooting, reading and interpreting electrical schematics, and technical documentation.\"


* Experience with a range of electrical components, from \"low-power logic circuits and sensor technology to high-power three phase power supplies.\"

Skills

Key Technical Skills & Desired Experience:


* LabVIEW Proficiency (Highly Desired):
+ Strong programming skills in LabVIEW is a significant advantage in our existing hardware driven environment.
+ A strong understanding of LabVIEW development strategies and hardware integration and control systems is preferred.


* Additional Technical Skills:
+ \"Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Modbus, RS-232/485) for device integration and networking.\"
+ Experience in programming and interfacing various manufacturing systems is desirable (i.e.

Oracle with LabVIEW or Python).

Responsibilities:


* Safety
+ Ensure all equipment adheres to safety standards (OSHA, NEC) and \"implement robust electrical safety protocols for high-voltage applications to protect personnel and equipment.\"
+ Maintain a clean and safe work environment


* Maintenance & Repair:
+ Perform troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment, spanning low-voltage DC circuits, HMI, sensor interfaces, and computer systems to AC line voltage and high-voltage, three-phase power supplies.
+ Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.


* Programming & Control Systems:
+ Develop and maintain software for equipment control and automation.

\"Responsibilities include designing, developing, and debugging software applications for control/automation of test and measurement equipment using LabVIEW.\"
+ Should know Python and C++
+ \"Experience with data acquisition using National Instruments-based hardware systems (DAQmx, cRIO, cDAQ, or PXI)\" is preferred.
+ Utilize programming skills for \"PLC programming and human-machine interface (HMI) development, ensuring intuitive and efficient operation of automated processes.\"
+ \"Develop software/firmware for microcontrollers and computer interfaces to manage process parameters, dat...