Systems Engineering Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SystemsEngineerto lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development of advanced opticalmetrology and inspection systems. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership and program execution skills. The successful candidate will drive system architecture requirements development technology innovation and cross-functional integration while building and developing a high-performing engineering team.

The rolewilloverseearchitecture definition prototype development system integration validation manufacturing transfer and customer deployment. This individual willworkclosely with Marketing Product Management R&D Operations OEM vendors and executive leadership to deliver differentiated productsaligned with market needsand business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the systems engineering team in defining developing and executing complex multidisciplinary projects involving optics physics mechanics electronics algorithms and software.
Drive system-level architecture developmentrequirement breakdowntrade-off analysis error budgets and technical decision-making.
Chair architecture reviews and technical brainstorming sessions to evaluate and down-select system concepts.
Translate customer market and product requirements into robust system specifications and verification plans.
Lead system integration optical setup alignment calibration debug and performance optimization activities.
Define and execute system characterization experiments performance validation and design verification testing.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) manufacturing transfer system qualification and field deployment activities.
Review and guide system engineering analyses architecture proposals test results and design changes.
Effectively allocate resources across multiple programs to balance priorities schedules and business needs.

Ensure project objectives milestones risk assessments resource plans and execution strategies are established and tracked.
Manage multiple concurrent development programs with responsibility for cost schedule technical performance and quality.
Interface with executive leadership to communicate project status risks opportunities and technology strategy.
Partner with OEM vendors and suppliers to develop and qualify critical subsystems and manage technical escalations.
Ensure compliance with company policies IP protection safety requirements ISO processes engineering documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering or related technical discipline.
10 years of experience in complexopticalsystem development including optical metrologyandinspection systemsfor semiconductor manufacturing processes.
3 years of engineering management or technical leadership experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Deep expertise in systems engineering processes including requirements management system architecture risk analysis and verification methodologies.
Hands-on experience with optical system integration alignment calibration and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of cross-functional engineering disciplines including optics mechanics electronics software controls and algorithms.
Experience managing OEM vendors suppliers and external development partners.
Strong communication organizational and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding ofoptical metrology and inspection systemperformance metrics.
Experience with system qualification reliability testing manufacturing transfer and field deployment.
Knowledge of SEMI standards ISO processes safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Track record of significant technical innovation demonstrated through patents publications or industry recognition.
Experience leading technology roadmaps and advanced research programs.