Snr Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide expert user input to the team during design, testing, and deployment phases
• Define, implement, and document experimental methods to evaluate performance of AFM prototypes and accessories in different operational modes
• Analyze data and produce detailed reports and product specifications based on results
• Propose and implement solutions for performance, function, and usability type issues
• Create new and novel customer application solutions using AFM core technologies
• Support technical writers to generate content for manuals and customer documents

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD degree in the field of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biology or Engineering
• Previous experience in AFM, nanoIR, nano-mechanical, nano-electrical research and measurement preferred
• Peer reviewed publications in AFM or related technical fields preferred
• Experience with scientific instrumentation, data analysis, measurement methods, and testing
• Experience in hardware & software product development for commercial products preferred
• Experience with AFM instruments, modes, and applications preferred
• Ability to make decisions, and effectively lead tasks and meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid paced environment
• Ability to perform technical tradeoff studies
• Strong communication abilities, both verbally and written
• Strong Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 30 pounds

Benefits

Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.