Systems Design Engineer III
Thermo Fisher
Summary
The System Design Engineer III is a technical role in the Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) business unit's R&D Engineering group in Fremont, CA. The role designs, develops, and optimizes advanced systems for semiconductor failure analysis, integrated circuit analysis, and circuit editing.
Job description
How will you make an impact?
The System Design Engineer III is a technical role in the Electrical Failure Analysis (EFA) business unit's R&D Engineering group in Fremont, CA. The role designs, develops, and optimizes 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, the engineer develops precise, manufacturable solutions for next-generation semiconductor analysis tools.
What will you do?
- Assist in 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.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience in design, integration, or testing of complex instrumentation. Relevant post-graduate research experience may be considered.
- Hands-on expertise in designing, setting up, and conducting experiments involving optics, electronics, measurement systems, and motion systems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Deep understanding of systems engineering principles.
- Proficiency in 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, 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.
Preferred
- 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.
- Experience with high-resolution microscopy and scanning systems.
- Familiarity with semiconductor failure analysis techniques such as LIVA, OBIRCH, and TIVA is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of relevant experience in design, integration, or testing of complex instrumentation
- Hands-on expertise in designing, setting up, and conducting experiments involving optics, electronics, measurement systems, and motion systems
- Deep understanding of systems engineering principles
- Proficiency in 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
- Self-motivated, organized, customer-focused, and comfortable taking on challenges
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Incentive Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Support Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. Their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, and increasing laboratory productivity. Thermo Fisher serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, and government agencies worldwide. The company operates through four business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services.