icspi is building the future of nanoscale imaging. We’ve revolutionized atomic force microscopy (AFM) by miniaturizing it by a factor of 1,000,000 compared to traditional systems: integrating all the components of an AFM onto a single CMOS chip. Our desktop AFM instruments have reset the expectations for nanoscale imaging and are used by hundreds of scientists and engineers in over 40 countries to accelerate R&D; and drive manufacturing efficiency in academia and industry. Now we are using our technology to solve throughput-resolution gaps in the semiconductor manufacturing industry: building tools to catch nanoscale defects to enable new processes and prolong Moore’s Law. Today, scanning a wafer with AFM would take about 70 years. By using thousands of our AFMs in parallel, we can scan a wafer in a matter of hours.
About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer at icspi, you will be working on our next-generation AFM system for semiconductor manufacturing. We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to play a crucial role in defining the architecture of our AFM systems to achieve industry-leading performance and capability. You will work closely with our engineering teams across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, microfabrication)
and our suppliers to design systems capable of measuring sub-nanometer structures on semiconductor devices with picometer-level repeatability. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has solid experience in precision machine design.
What you'll do
• Own system architecture: decompose precision machines into sub-systems, define requirements and interfaces
• Develop error budgets and tolerance stack-ups for the machine to mitigate errors (thermal, vibrational, acoustic)
• Work with suppliers to design sub-systems and down-select components
• Work with engineering teams on design and bring-up of current systems Qualifications
• 5+ years designing and building precision mechanical systems
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering (mechanical, mechatronics, or systems) or physics
• Experience selecting and integrating precision components into a complex mechanical system Nice to have
• Background in semiconductor equipment
• Experience with AFM, SEM or optical microscopy or interferometry LocationOn-site in Waterloo To applySend your CV and portfolio to
[email protected] with the job title in the subject. Cover letter not necessary.
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