Staff Systems Engineer

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

The Staff Systems Engineer should be an advanced level engineer that is a proven expert in System Design/Architecture development. This Engineer will leverage their deeptechnical knowledge and experience in instrumentation models, simulates, designs, tests, qualifies, troubleshoots and optimizes various subsystems of X-ray microscopes. Works with all other Engineering functions, Manufacturing and Marketing on the successful system integration and implementation.

The Staff Systems Engineer will expedite the design, specification and validation of systems and subsystems; develop algorithms; create mathematical models, perform and analyze system simulations; contribute to overall system architecture/design.

Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (Responsibilities that are central to the job and MUST be performed either unaided, or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation)

• Provide direction and leadership in system architecture and design of X-ray microscopes.
• Provide direction and leadership in the definition, implementation, verification and validation of algorithms.
• Work with Marketing and other Mechanical, Electrical and Software engineers to define, analyze, detail, and document specifications for tradeoffs, performance, features, controls, and operation of products into a form suitable for product implementation.
• Contribute to the subsystem designs as required.
• Lead system integration of the specialist areas of a product.
• Plan and conduct in-depth reviews, testing and verifications/validation of product features.
• Critically analyze and verify system performance through simulation, test, and measurements.
• Specify and develop improvements or enhancements to existing products and champion implementation if necessary.
• Document test plans and review manufacturing and technical support documentation for accuracy.
• Provide technical consultation for the rest of the organization, especially manufacturing, technical support and field service as required.
• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.
• Manage medium size projects without supervision.

Note: Essential functions may not be limited to the tasks and responsibilities listed within this section. Ordering of essential functions does not necessarily reflect importance of item.

Do you qualify?

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Minimum of 8  yrs. Engineering/System development experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline, or 7 yrs. Engineering/System development experience with a Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline , or a PhD in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 5 yrs. experience. “Generalists” are preferred over “Specialists”.
• Experience with capital equipment for semiconductor manufacturing desired.
• Fluency in English is required, including technical terms. Ability to work with and understand the work product of team members from all R&D-related departments, as well as Manufacturing and Marketing. Exceptional communication skills to resolve technical challenges between mechanical, electrical and software engineering, advanced development, manufacturing and marketing.

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of or prior work experience in one or more of the following subject areas would be helpful: electronic instruments, data acquisition and analysis, imaging or non-imaging optics, image processing, machine vision systems, modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica), embedded systems, computer languages (Python, C#, C/C++, Perl)
• Experience in the design of complex electro-mechanical equipment, specific experience with CT equipment desired. Strong analytical, data acquisition, data analysis and image processing skills

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401k Matching

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Vacation and sick pay

• The list goes on!

The annual range for this position is $154,500 – $193,100

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.  ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.