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 new 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
Location
On-site in Waterloo
To apply
Send your CV and portfolio to people@icspicorp.com with the job title in the subject. Cover letter not necessary.
