Sr. Systems Engineer- 08-CO116A; 08-CO229P

Cymer, the world's leading supplier of excimer light sources for more than 20 years, delivers the deep ultraviolet (DUV) photolithography sources that are essential to today's semiconductor marketplace. Cymer laser light sources are a key enabling technology--allowing the semiconductor industry to meet the exacting specifications and manufacturing requirements for producing today’s most advanced semiconductor chips—facilitating the evolution of consumer electronics from the iPod to the latest gaming systems.

 A career with Cymer is a career that matters.  Each of our employees possesses pride in Cymer’s unique corporate culture and upholds Cymer’s values of integrity, teamwork, drive for innovation, passion to succeed and balance through humor.  We employ multi-talented, passionate and extremely progressive people and continue to build a team that boasts intelligence, innovation and dedication to the community. 

 The key to our success is our culturally-rich and diverse employees. If you are ready to explore great science on the cutting edge of technology, meet the aggressive goals of our sales or marketing groups, possess the skills to enable our manufacturing processes, or if you are a specialist in our other business or technological fields that can support our drive for innovation – consider a career with Cymer.

Senior Systems Engineer: Experienced in the design and operation of complex systems from the conceptual phase through product deployment, Able to work with senior scientists/subject matter experts to transfer technology from R&D in to a viable product. Must be able to clearly define requirements for the system to provide guidance for a product design team Able to decompose a complex system in to manageable blocks and flow down requirements from the system level to these blocks in a way that maintains net system performance Work with design engineering team to evaluate concepts against requirements and select best options for design path Strong data analysis and presentation skills a must Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must have significant experience in several of the following areas: vacuum systems; precision optomechanics, real time control systems, mechanical systems in vacuum, high power lasers, plasma physics
Semiconductor capital equipment experience is a plus.

SUMMARY:

Provides professional expertise or services directly, and through leveraging the knowledge and skills of others, for a laser produced plasma EUV source.  Incumbent performs a variety of engineering tasks including designing, developing, testing, analyzing, troubleshooting and implementing subassemblies and modules. Creates and evaluates designs to meet requirements of specified applications. Design activities include stress and thermal analysis, and tolerancing. Provides technical skills supporting research and product development. Researches and selects future key suppliers for consideration as turn-key providers of sub-systems. As an expert in the field, uses professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues and broad design matters.  Works on issues that impact design/selling success or address future concepts, products or technologies.  Often serves as consultant to management and external spokesperson for the organization. May assist in the negotiation of major contracts involving large dollar amounts. Monitors the cost, schedule, and performance aspects of key suppliers under contracts.  Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to source critical supply requirements and drive new product development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.Assume “Engineering Responsibility” for module or subsystem design from concept design through manufacturing transfer and ramp.Assume “Engineering Responsibility” for component and subassembly test development, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.Generate module or system concepts to meet product requirements.Validate concepts through breadboard builds and analysis.Detailed design and component layout for new or improved subsystems.Perform tolerance analysis at system and subsystem level.Manage a project plan including key deliverables, timeline, and budgetWork with other Engineers and CAD Designers for prototype and pilot detailed designDrive full documentation of design including, BOM, drawings, and procedures.Design verification testingManage development activities using the Cymer Product Development Process including concept reviews, design reviews, proto builds, pilot builds, verification testing, etc.; with records and completion of all open action items.Responsible for the research and selection of new suppliers with potential for turn-key provision of key subsystems.  Responsible for providing technical expertise in the core technology area of the potential suppliers to reveal best design path, and performance and cost from future subsystem purchases.Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers.Performs cost analysis and pilot volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcingInteracts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Ability to work cross-functionally with Executives to achieve critical business objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrated creativity in solving complex 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-motivated, and able to work in a fast-moving high-tech environment.  Travel within and outside the US may be required.Uses strong project management skills in managing projects/activities.Possesses good supplier relationship management and communication skillsPossesses good written and oral communication skills, and interfaces effectively with all levels of the organizationAdditional qualifications depending on specialty – see addendum

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEPhD and 5+ years of relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.Experience with product development desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing duties, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; may read and interpret data, information and documents; observe and respond to people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; work under deadlines; and interact with others encountered in the course of work. Material management activities may require some lifting on movement of material. The employee primarily works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may occasionally work under manufacturing or laboratory environments, where the noise level is usually high.

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions