Staff System Design Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
As a Staff System Design Engineer in the Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) business unit, you will design, develop, and optimize advanced systems for semiconductor failure analysis, integrated circuit analysis, and circuit editing. This position focuses on high-performance optical systems for fault isolation, including infrared microscopy, laser stimulation, and photon emission detection. Working with R&D, systems engineering, electronics, software, and hardware teams, you will develop precise, manufacturable solutions for next-generation semiconductor analysis tools.
Job description
How will you make an impact?
As a Staff System Design Engineer in the Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) business unit, you will design, develop, and optimize advanced systems for semiconductor failure analysis, integrated circuit analysis, and circuit editing. This position focuses on high-performance optical systems for fault isolation, including infrared microscopy, laser stimulation, and photon emission detection. Working with R&D, systems engineering, electronics, software, and hardware teams, you will develop precise, manufacturable solutions for next-generation semiconductor analysis tools.
What will you do?
- Lead the design and optimization of optical subsystems, including infrared (IR) imaging for silicon inspection, laser-based stimulation and probing (LIVA, OBIRCH, TIVA), and photon emission detection in the visible and near-infrared (NIR) ranges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate product requirements into prototypes that meet specifications, and conduct experiments to validate performance.
- Investigate applications of existing technologies in other domains, working with product applications engineers and marketing to identify unmet needs and requirements.
- Support operations and applications teams in resolving customer issues.
- Conduct proof-of-concept studies and report findings to the team.
How will you get here?
Education: Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
- 6+ years of system design experience.
- Hands-on expertise in designing, setting up, and conducting experiments involving optics, electronics, measurement systems, and motion systems.
- Experience with high-resolution microscopy and scanning systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with laser systems and beam delivery, IR optics and imaging through silicon, and photon detection systems such as photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), avalanche photodiodes (APDs), and cameras.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Deep understanding of systems engineering principles.
- Familiarity with semiconductor failure analysis techniques such as LIVA, OBIRCH, and TIVA is preferred.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis, statistical methods, and automation. Experience with Python is an advantage.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, such as SolidWorks, and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a creative, resourceful approach to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, organized, customer-focused, and comfortable taking on challenges.
Requirements
- Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline
- 6+ years of system design experience
- Hands-on expertise in designing, setting up, and conducting experiments involving optics, electronics, measurement systems, and motion systems
- Experience with high-resolution microscopy and scanning systems
- Strong hands-on experience with laser systems and beam delivery, IR optics and imaging through silicon, and photon detection systems such as PMTs, APDs, and cameras
- Deep understanding of systems engineering principles
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis, statistical methods, and automation
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident & Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.