Director of Engineering, Laser Product Development $90,00-$115K+

Major Duties & Responsibilities: Lead Argon Flourine Excimer Laser Product Development; hire & manage a team of scientists and engineers for ArF product development; establish project schedule and milestones & meet them, responsible for engineering project budget; responsible for reporting on the project to senior management in a comprehensive but succint manner; coordinate all aspects of the ArF product which will include; Establish the product specifications which will make product the undisputed leader in the industry, lead the design team in optimizing all performance aspects of design, establish & meet goals for cost, establish & meet goals for ownership, ensure design is suitable for volume manufacturing, ensure serviceability of design, establish & meet reliability goals, create & establish all manufacturing procedures & processes related to this product, establishment of design & manufacturing procedures & processes which will achieve a 90% first time yield in the specified cycle time in manufacturing of the systems & all subsystems, provide information for all manuals & ensure their accuracy & completeness. Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Skills; 2-3 years experience in a project management role, knowledge & experience in design of excimer laser systems, strong system engineering skills, ability to coordinate control electronics, mechanical systems & software, demonstrated performance as a project leader in the development of a new product, ability to communicate with a wide variety of personnel including customers. Ph.D. in Engineering or Physics, 5-7 years experieince in product development, Education & Experience in the design of laser systems, experience in semiconductor capital equipment, basic knowledge of photo lithography process, extensive knowledge of optics/electro-optical systems.

Scientist, Magnetic Switch & Power Systems, $60-$80K+

Assume Responsibility for Magnetic Switch and Solid State Switch Technology & hardware, its Direction & Evolution within company & how it relates to existing products & future products in R&D Stage. Lead new product design & development, support specific product Power Systems technology issues (i.e.-connector occidation, magnetic procurement yield issues, etc. Assist Advanced Research & Development Department with Development of Power Systems for EUV. Lead efforts in Lifetime/Reliability Testing of Power Systems (accelerated lifetime testing), Support 4000/HPL Series Lasers on Power Systems issues. Supervised 2-4 Profession Technical staff. Ph.D. in Physics or Electronic Engineering. Must have high voltage, pulsed power experience. Must show good understanding of technological issues associated with Magnetics (physics of saturation, losses, etc). Must have solid state switching (switching and conduction losses, recovery physics, etc.) , as well as Thermal Management (heat transfer, etc) experience. Laser systems and knowledge of the semiconductor industry a real plus. Company is well established, industry leader in laser systems that perform various proceseses within the semiconductor industry. Rapidly growing company with 80% market share. Top notch people & good working environment in Beautiful San Diego, CA. Excellent compensation & benefits. Please respond ASAP! FAX resume with current or last salary rate to Julie Johnson.

Application Specific Metrology Lasers, Customer Systems Engineer, $50K-$70K

3 positions open. Dept: Engineering Metrology Team. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate all engineering tasks for a specific customer; negotiate and establish specification for changes & additions; schedule & track all engineering tasks for a specific customer account ensuring tasks are completed per agreed to schedule; as Engineering representative to Product Marketing Team negotiates requested changes to be included on future product releases. Establishes with engineering & marketing which configuration freeze a given change will be included on; will act as a system engineer for a specific customer account ensuring the compatibility of requests and that a correct estimate of cost engineering schedule & manufacturing implementation schedule is established & communicated to the customer; keeps customer informed of progress to schedule any changes to schedule due to change in scope, priority, or estimate of work required; develop a thorough knowledge of system operation & assist customer support on problems they are unable to solve; provide technical oversight & assistance to customer at initial installation of new features at customer site, coordinate documentation for all new features & releases with technical information products personnel; coordinate training of field service personnel & trainers for all new features, responsible for review of manuals & ensuring their correctness. Minimum Qualifications: MS in Engineering, strong system engineering skills. Ability to coordinate controls electronics, mechnaical systems & software. Japanese Language skills a real plus!

Electrical Engineer. Salary $45K-$65K Dept: Engineering (Chamber Team). Reports Engineering. Major Duties & Responsibilities. Specify, Design and/or Develop Blower Motor and controller systems. Design and develop temperature controlling hardware (and/or software) for laser chambers, assist in development of next generation low-inductance high energy laser chambers. Minimum qualifications/Necessary skills: In-depth knowledge of permanent magnet motors & controllers. Ability to develop & fully test temperature controlling loops, specifically to control laser gas temperature. Hands-on engineering capability, willing to test and qualify designs in a lab environment. BSEE plus minimum of five years experience in a related field. Not a micro-process/digital design position.

Research Scientist. Engineering (Chamber Team). Salary $50K-$65K. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Develop a free-standing Laser chamber burn-in/qualification fixture. Develop future generation, high repetition-rate/high energy KrF and ArF Laser chambers. Optimize the electrode material & configuration of these chambers for maximum lifetimes. Minimum Qualifications/Necessary skills: Ability to work in a team environment, self-started, high energy, hands on experimentalist. Complete & thorough knowledge of lasers/diagnostic equipment. Education: Ph.D. in Physics/Optics/Lasers. Minimum of 10 years experience in Laser/Optics.

Junior Staff Scientist. Salary $50-$65K. Dept: Advanced Research. Reports to Staff Scientist. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Perform original research & development on Excimer Laser Subsystems; assist or lead as needed in making specialized tools and measurements. Minimum qualifications/necessary skills; Must exhibit good hands-on laboratory skills, be able to work on a team on independently. Knowledge of general physics, optics, mechanics & electronics. Education: MS or higher degree, laser experience a plus but not necessary. May be a recent college graduate.

Optical Engineer. Salary $50-$70K. Dept. Engineering-Metrology Team. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Design optical subsystems for a variety of Metrology tools being developed to analyze laser beam wavelength, energy, spatial, pointing, and coherence properties. Construct & align new systems, develop manufacturing documentation needed to put new instruments into volume production, troubleshoot & repair instruments which come back with optical problems, prepare design sketches, design layout, specifications, schematics, general arrangement drawings, and other basic data necessary to present a design proposal for review, maintain parts lists & material & process specifications. Minimum Qualifications/Necessary skills: Experience in using commercial medium-to high-end optical design software, experience in modeling multi-mode laser beam properties (preferred but not required), familiar with current topics in laser beam analysis, familiar with image processing algorithms, hands-on skills in optical instrument development, troubleshooting & alignment. Minimum BS in Optical Engineering or related, minimum of 2 years in a commercial environment. Basic knowledge of optics/electro-optical laser systems a plus.

Lithography Engineer. Engineering Dept. Salary $45K-$55K. Major Duties; Establish guidelines for optimization of Lasers for Lithography applications. Determine optimum trade offs for laser performance in conjunction with stripper/scanning at the wafer. Minimum qualifications: 5+ years in lithograhy applications experience. Knowledge of current & future photo-resist capability and directions. Experiences in DUV lithography applications.

Company information on the following job listings: Our client is the fastest growing metrology company in the semiconductor equipment industry: from 0% market share to over 35% market share in only 24 months! They have booked more that $100 million in metrology equipment & services during their last fiscal year, and have shipped more than $70 million during their last fiscal year. With facilities in California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Vermont, Florida, France, England, Scotland, Korea and Japan, they are part of a global partnership with revenues greater that $8 billion. They are the first company to combine ellipsometry with spectrophotometry to create a measurement tool of superior capability. Their equipment has documented uptime greater than 97% in 7 days/week, 24 hour/day fabs. The world's largest DRAM, ASIC and Microprocessor manufacturers use their equipment for almost all of their critical thickness measurements. This company has currently displaced the market leader in all of the above locations. Very exciting company, lots of opportunity for growth. Company's headquarters are located in Northern California, but service & application positions are available both in the US & abroad. Company offers competitive salary, bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package (Insurance: Medical, Life & Disability, 401K & Flexible benefits Plan, Profit Sharing & 15 days paid time off per year. Please FAX resume listing position # & code to Julie Johnson. Contact info below.

Optics Engineer, Job Code 97-158, Dept. 300.

Requires a BS in Physics or equivalent degree, or MS in Optical Engineering. Will design and develop new Optical systems for advanced semiconductor metrology equipment. This is a highly technical position requiring in depth knowledge of visible Optics, UV Optics, and Laser principals. Also requires knowledge of state of the art mounting and alignment techniques. Will be responsible for system design, fabrication, testing and development.

Optical Manufacturing Engineer, Job Code 97-020, Dept. 608.

MS or BS plus equivalent in Optics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering experience. Requires a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in the manufacturing engineering of complex laser based capital equipment, experience in diode laser technology and optical component specification and tolerancing a plus. Experience in the capital equipment or low volume high complexity experience a plus. Will be responsible for support of new product introduction and laser based machines at the system level, and the manufacturer of optical components.

Applications Scientist, Job Code 97-186, Dept. 315

Ph.D. preferred or 5 - 10 years past BS / BA in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or EE. Requires knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and optics desirable, 3 - 5 years independent research, strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently and the ability to work with others. Will be Applications Specialist responsible for development of new applications; recipe development; strategic support of key accounts and customer demos. Travel may be required to our world wide customer base.

Project Manager / Senior Engineer, Job Code 97-216, Dept. 330

Ph.D. in Physics, EE, Material Science or in Optics with 15 years past a BS degree. Requires experience with project management involving multiple disciplines in which technology is the essential ingredient to success, through understanding of electronics, mechanics, optics and materials. Will be the Senior Project Manager to assume existing product project responsibility and manage new product launches.

Product Marketing Engineer, Job Code 97-232, Dept. 410

Urgent Need! You'll focus on new product development in this key position in our Marketing department; and play a lead role in coordinating new product design introductions, producing application notes and other technical marketing collateral, and producing and giving presentation. You should have a BS / MS / Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science, and 3 plus years experience in semiconductor processing or equivalent experience in a semiconductor equipment company. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills a must. Prior experience with thin film metrology products highly desirable. Demonstrated project management skills a plus.

Product Marketing Engineer, Job Code 97-189, Dept. 411

BS in Science or a technology field, MS or Ph.D. a plus, Physics or Materials Science background preferred. Requires a general knowledge of IC processing methods and industry issues, detailed experience in processing, several years of hands on experience in metrology or processing and an understanding of fab environments. Experience in strategy selection; flow graphics; phraseology; work rate; self motivation; audience assessment; control and recovery; real time delivery adaptation; interactive; listening; problem solving, intelligence gathering and presentation skills important. Publication history in scientific or industrial journals, capability of assembling and completing finished publications from raw inputs and desktop publishing skill highly desired. Must be able to travel 50%. Will be the Product Marketing Engineer that will create product presentation material and deliver product presentations at customer sites world wide.

Business / Marketing Manager, Job Code 97-209, Dept. 201

BS / MS in Marketing, Accounting, or Business Management. Experience in Capital Equipment Marketing and / or Operations or Project Management; 2 - 4 years of experience in Operations or Accounting; 3 - 5 years in Marketing and / or Sales. Will be responsible for developing, implementing the world wide Customer Support business development strategy; and facilitating the Customer Service P&L reporting and Business Development programs. Will work with Marketing, Sales and Field Managers to implement programs.

Applications Scientist (Korea), Job Code 97-186, Dept. 218

Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Physics, EE, Optics, or Materials Science. Requires 5 - 10 years of experience past a BS degree working in an optics related materials characterization, or an understanding of optical interactions in solids, especially semiconductors and related materials. Position also requires the ability to communicate effectively in English. Will be the Applications Scientist that will provide strategic support for key accounts in Korea and support recipe development efforts throughout the Korean customer support organization. Will reside in Korea.

Field Service Engineers (2 Positions in Oregon) Job Code 97-205/97-203. Dept. 252

BSEE or equivalent experience. Requires 4 or more years of experience in electronics systems, and field service experience is a plus. Will be responsible for system installation and remedial and sustaining maintenance support for company product systems.

Field Application Engineer, Job Code 97-237, Dept. 231

BS / MS / Ph.D. in Physics, EE, Material Science, or Chemistry. Requires 5 plus years of experience in semiconductor processing, including ion implantation and / or working with a semiconductor metrology equipment vendor; must be computer literate, familiar with DOS, Windows, MS Office, Application programs. Will function as the Source Inspection Engineer. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed.

Field Service Engineer, Job Code 97-159. Dept. 231

BSEE or equivalent education. Requires 4 or more years in electronic systems troubleshooting; experience on metrology equipment troubleshooting; computer literate, familiarity with DOS, Windows / MS Office Applications programs a plus. Will be responsible for product installations world wide. Will provide technical input to Technical Support and Engineering.

Field Service Engineer, Job Code 97-225, Dept. 242

BSEE or equivalent. Requires 3 years of Field Service in semiconductor or related industry; ability to troubleshoot electronic, electro-mechanical equipment; experience with semiconductor equipment, metrology equipment a plus. Will perform installation of products and support products at customer sites. Interface with Technical Support and Factory.

Field Applications Engineer (2 Positions), Job Code 97-206/97-204, Dept. 272

BS / MS / Ph.D. in Physics or EE. Requires 5 plus years of experience in semiconductor processing, semiconductor equipment or metrology. Will be the application support for company metrology systems at customer locations.

Field Applications Engineer (Based in the Northwest, Austin/Eugene).

Job Code 97-139, Dept. 261

Bs or MS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Electronics Engineering & 5 or more years semiconductor processing indluding implantation and/or experience with semiconductor metrology equipment. Must be computer literate including DOS, Window, MS office and applications programs familiarity. Will provide customers with applications assistance to maximize system performance. Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Field Service Engineer (Israel) Job Code 97-114, Dept. 291

AA / BS / BS / MS in a technical field, prefer Electrical, Mechanical, Chemistry or Materials Science degree. Requires one or more years of hardware support in a semiconductor fab environment, optics expertise, DOS literate, and excellent communication skills. Will be the Field Service Engineer supporting and sustaining the Israel customer site.

Field Applications Engineer (Israel) Job Code 97-059, Dept. 291

BS or MS in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics. Requires 2 or more years of semiconductor fab experience, process engineering, excellent communication skills, project management and an understanding of / or experience with a DOS operating system. Will be a team member supporting the Israel location and will be the Field Applications Engineer responsible for sustaining and support of customer issues.

Field Service Engineer, Job Code 97-262, Dept. 291

Requires a BSEE / ME and 2 or more years of experience in Field Service. Will support on local customer site.

Field Service Engineer (Ireland) Job Code 97-057, Dept. 291.

AA / BS / BA / MS in a technical field, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemistry, or Materials Science preferred. Requires 3 or more years of hardware support in a semiconductor fab environment, optics expertise, excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and DOS literate. Will be the Field Service Engineer supporting and sustaining the Ireland customer location.

Technician, Job Code 97-201, Dept. 604

AA / AS in Laser Electro Optics, Optics, or Electronics a BS preferred. Requires 4 years of experience in testing, troubleshooting laser or optical systems. Also requires excellent oral and written communications skills and must be a team player. Will be responsible for testing products and bringing the products through Final Test stage. Will also perform optical / electronic robotics testing and troubleshooting to the component level.

Technician, Job Code 97-229, Dept. 604

AA degree in Electronics or Laser technology, additional classes in optics or optical technology is a plus. Requires 3 - 5 years of experience in assembly, alignment and testing of lasers (Diode, Gas) and high tolerance of opto-mechanical assemblies. Must have working knowledge of optical specs and tolerance; familiarity with optical test equipment a plus. Will be responsible for the assembly and testing of laser diode packages as well as opto-mechanical assembly optical component inspection and objective lens refurbishment. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and must communicate effectively orally and in writing. Leadership qualities a plus.

Field Applications Engineer (Singapore), Job Code 97-183, Dept. 831

MS in EE / Material Science / Chemistry or Physics. Requires 5 plus years of experience in the semiconductor processing in diffusion, implant, etch photo, and metalization. Must be fluent in English. Will reside in Singapore as a Field Applications Engineer in support of company products.

Field Service Engineer (United Kingdom), Job Code 97-260, Dept. 911

BSEE / ME and 5 or more years of Field Service experience. Will be responsible for technical support of UK / Europe field staff. Also responsible for coordinating and dispatching UK / Europe staff.

Field Service Engineer (Italy), Job Code 97-093, Dept. 941

BS / MS in EE, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics. Requires 3 - 5 years of experience with semiconductor processing and / or metrology equipment or related experience in maintaining complex electro-mechanical equipment, optics experience preferred. Also requires the ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing. Will perform field service functions for maintaining and installing of company products in Italy, France, and Germany. Must be able to communicate primarily in Italian and English and the ability to communicate in German and French is a plus. Will reside in Italy.

Field Applications Engineer / Applications Scientist (Italy),

Job Code 97-083, Dept. 941

MS / Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics, EE, or Materials Science. Requires 3 - 5 years of experience in optics or semiconductor process industry, materials characterization, semi process metrology experience. Must have the ability to interact effectively with customers and other employees and have excellent communication skills in English and in Italian. Will be the Applications Engineering support for Italy, Germany and France. Will perform applications and recipe development work at the basic level. Will reside in Italy.

Technical Support Engineers

(8 - 9 positions, all in San Diego)

Will support Cymer Field Service and Customers Engineers in solving both equipment and process application problems related to the Companies excimer lasers. The position requires: a good understanding of electronic schematics and mechanical problem solving procedures, an academic degree or advanced formal training in an engineering or physical science, 3 - 5 years of experience in field service or technical support, preferably in the semiconductor industry, and extensive world wide travel for extended periods of time.

Technical Support Manager

(One position open, will be located in San Diego)

Will manage a world wide team of Technical Support Engineers (15-20) who's primary purpose will be to solve technical problems that do not respond to standard operational procedures by the Field Service and Customer Engineers. The position requires: a good understanding of electronic schematics and mechanical problems solving procedures, an academic degree or advanced formal training in an engineering or physical science, 3 -5 years of experience in field service or technical support management, preferably in the semiconductor industry, and extensive world wide travel for extended periods of time. Additional responsibilities will include working closely with the other managers to improve communication and performance by implementing changes that counter the entropy that normally exists in a highly technical organization.

Bilingual Korean, or Japanese and English Technical Trainer

(One position each Korean, and Japanese, both to be located in San Diego)

Will be required to produce clear and organized lesson plans in Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. Based upon sound academic knowledge of physics and optical theories the trainer will explain material in both classroom and laboratory setting is required. Some domestic and international travel required.

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