Tokyo Electron US · 18 hours ago
Research Scientist / Electric System Control Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTokyo Electron US is seeking a Research Scientist / Electric System Control Engineer to develop control methods for R&D systems and plasma reactors. The role involves programming and maintaining advanced plasma lab systems, conducting experiments, and collaborating with other engineers to solve challenges in plasma and surface diagnostics.
IndustrialManufacturingElectrical DistributionTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Developing control methods for R&D systems and plasma reactors
Responsible for the advanced plasma lab system control programing, installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance to enable functions of experimental devices, instruments, and equipment
System/instrument interfacing and control using NI Labview, Matlab, C/C++ and other program language for data acquisition, vacuum, plasma, and measurement system control
Establishes programs and solutions for challenging plasma and surface diagnostics
Design circuits and lab hardware for advanced test automation
Run plasma and surface experiments, collect and analyze data, create experiment reports and present results
Assist in the mechanical and electrical assembly of prototype systems
Interface with other engineers as well as supplier to have parts ordered, machined, assembled, tested
Participate in brainstorming activity to conceptualize inventive solutions to plasma and surface challenges
Participate in general laboratory support activities such as stocking of parts, repairing systems, troubleshooting, modification, and organizing lab
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Physic, Surface Science, Chemical Engineering
Experience of different IO (USB, RS232, Ethernet, GPIB, etc) and PLC control
Experience in Lab equipment such as oscilloscope, signal and function generator, RF generator and amplifier, power and VI sensor, vacuum pump control, etc
Proven ability to work in team environment with verbal/informal instructions
Preferred
Experience in NI LabView and test stand (PXIe, DAQ), preferably Actor Framework
Knowledge in vacuum systems such as dry pump, turbo pump, valve, pressure gauge/switch, flow control
Electrical Engineering background and experienced is preferred
Company
Tokyo Electron US
Since its founding in 1963, TEL has grown to encompass many offices around the world that engineer, manufacture, sell, and service wafer-processing or semiconductor production equipment (SPE), as well as flat panel display (FPD) and thin-film silicon photovoltaic equipment (PVE).
Founded in 1963
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1980-06-02IPO
Leadership Team
Ben Rathsack
Vice President, US Business Units Manager
Jim Greenwell
Vice President
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