Employment
Field Support Engineer (Asia)
Verity Instruments is the leading supplier of optical endpoint detection systems to the Semiconductor Industry. We provide integrated solutions for endpoint detection, film thickness measurement, wafer state interferometry, fault detection and plasma diagnostics. With over 25 years of experience developing and supporting OEM customers, Verity has become the de facto standard for optical endpoint process control. We have an immediate need for a Field Support Engineer based in Japan.
This position is open to an energetic self-starter who requires no supervision. After an extensive training period in Verity’s Carrollton, Texas headquarters, you will be based in Japan, supporting customers there, in Korea, Taiwan, and China. Periodic travel to Verity’s headquarters will be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Verity’s Asian customers with software / hardware setup, integration, troubleshooting, and semiconductor process development
- Provide reports of status to Verity and Verity representation
- Provide field training of software functions to customers and support staff
- Keep metrics of all customers’ installation versions and any associated issues
- Gather requirements for new products
- Make presentations to Verity distributors and customers
EDUCATION
- BS in Math, Chemistry, Physics, EE, or CS
- Course work must include Software Design concepts
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of communication protocols for RS232, Ethernet (TCP/IP) and DI/O
- Expert knowledge of MS Windows OS fundamentals, including system registry structure and use, HW Driver assignment and update system log file examination and extraction
- Firm understanding of electronics and electronic hardware functions
- Desire to produce clear, concise, and detailed problem definitions, status reports and solutions using a combination of graphics and articulate written English
- Good understanding of spoken Japanese, ability to speak conversational Japanese, and to read / write basic Japanese
- Experienced problem solving
- Working knowledge of semiconductor processes
- Proficiency using MS Word, Power Point, and Excel
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with Customers, Engineering, Scientific, and Quality Staff
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
BENEFICIAL SKILLS:
- WireShark or similar Ethernet packet debugger
- RS232 packet debugger
- Electronic test equipment
- Plasma physics
Email us your Résumé: careers@verityinst.com
Position: Staff Scientist
Department: R&D/Scientific
SUMMARY
- Hands-on scientist needed to support specifying, designing, developing and testing semiconductor process control solutions (involving mechanical, optical, electrical, and plasma-based sub-systems).
- Interacts with mechanical engineering, hardware, and software design teams to assist in overall development of products.
- Tasks include specifying, selecting and qualifying components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, building prototype systems, and developing and implementing test procedures
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes engineering responsibility from concept design through manufacturing transfer.
- Assumes responsibility for test development, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
- Generates module or system concepts to meet product requirements.
- Validates concepts through breadboard builds and analysis.
- Works with Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers for prototype and pilot detailed design.
- Supports documentation of design including, BOM, drawings, and procedures.
- Analyzes problems in existing systems, plan and conduct investigations, and develops solutions
- Develops test plans, creates test procedures, performs tests and data reduction and evaluates test data. Modifies designs based upon test results.
- Assembles and tests opto-mechanical and electro-optic prototypes.
- Interfaces with manufacturing to develop and implement designs that improve manufacturability.
- Interfaces with purchasing to obtain prototype components for use in assemblies.
- May provide technical guidance and assistance to supporting technicians and/or engineers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collect and statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
- Knowledge and experience with LabView instrumentation software development
- Demonstrated creativity in solving complex optical design problems.
- Experience with Product Development tasks desired (bills of material, interfacing with vendors, procurement of material for prototyping, change management).
- Ability to work either independently or as part of a development team.
- Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-moving high-tech environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Masters and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience (PhD preferred).
- A minimum of five (5) years optical or opto-mechanical design experience.
- Experience with product development required.
- Experience with optically-based metrology (e.g. spectrometers and reflectometers, and optical components commonly found in these systems) desired.
- Experience with semiconductor process control and metrology desired.
Email us your Résumé: careers@verityinst.com
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