Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Requirements

• Develops system and subsystem requirements and architecture. Able to lead this effort for small/medium projects.
• Develops the definition and implementation of requirements for subsystems.
• Able to write requirements for certain features including calibration.
• Signs off on designs as Subject Design Expert in areas assigned. Contributes to design reviews for modules and subsystems assigned.
• Understands and applies design review rigor and design for X techniques: such as design for performance, value, integration, outsource ability, manufacturability, maintainability, diagnostics, serviceability, total cycle time, COGS, quality, reliability, regulatory, etc.
• Conducts feasibility or trade off studies to support subsystem architecture design decisions.
• Develops system error budget calculations.
• Writes test plans for modules and may lead the data analysis and completion of these tests.
• Conducts high level systems testing and troubleshooting of new systems.
• Able to write or make significant contributions to the test plans for improvement projects and subsystem/system testing.
• Provides contributions to decisions on vendor selection, NRE spending and vendor management.
• Able to resolve issues for tools in manufacturing or in the field.
• Familiar with the divisional product roadmaps.
• Able to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, with customers, vendors and across cultures.
• Able to give effective technical presentations up to the PLC level.
• Conducts problem solving on complex system issues.
• Knowledge in optical analytical techniques, metrology, spectroscopy.
• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor’s Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals and requirements.
• Develop solution architecture.
• Work with program management to develop the plan and budget for projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, marketing, supply chain, production, field service, and applications engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a proactive self-starter, good team player and creative problem solver.
• Capable of leading and efficiently completing projects from requirement to release and ramp.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make objective decisions based on accurate, quantitative, and timely analysis.
• Attention to details, and ability to thoroughly and completely document the work.
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Drive for personal growth, desire for continuous Education.