Mechanical Engineer (Precision Systems)

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.