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Nikon Precision NRCA Firmware Engineer Contractor in Belmont, California
Description
Nikon Research Corporation of America
Company Summary:
Nikon Research Corporation of America (NRCA), located in Belmont, CA and Tucson, AZ is a Research and Design subsidiary of Nikon. Members of our team perform research projects that lead to future products for Nikon’s business groups. Examples of the products we work on are semiconductor lithography machines, robotics, computer vision, 3D imaging, artificial intelligence or Digital/Additive Manufacturing.
Position Title: Firmware Engineer Contractor
Location: Belmont, CA
Position Type: Full-time, Contractor
Hourly Rate: $90-120/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Environment: Lab or Cleanroom Environment (more than 50% of the time)- Onsite
Travel: None
Position Overview:
Nikon Research Corporation of America (NRCA), located in Belmont, CA and Tucson, AZ is a 65-person R&D subsidiary of Nikon, Japan. Members of our Precision Mechatronics group perform research projects that lead to future products for Nikon’s precision equipment business groups. Examples of the products we work on are semiconductor lithography machines (wafer steppers), industrial metrology tools, optical measurement equipment, additive manufacturing, and precision motion systems. The engineering is challenging and fun, because with micron- and nanometer-level accuracy everything (e.g., mechanical stiffness, thermal expansion, actuator linearity, sensor accuracy, acoustic vibration, structural resonance) matters. The work environment is great because we have the informality and flexibility of a small company, but the stability and resources of a big parent in Japan.
We are looking for a Firmware Engineer who can implement complex firmware designs on recent Xilinx FPGAs by using Vitis/Vivado. We need a candidate with at least 5-year direct experience, preferably someone who can work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Candidate must have:
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
Proficiency using Vitis/Vivado Design Suite
Proficiency with C/C++
Familiar with object-oriented programming
Development experience with hardware drivers and firmware
Test bench and test procedures for FPGA modules
Familiarity with Xilinx high speed transceivers
Experience with Verilog to create custom IP blocks
Independent worker with a proven track record of delivering FPGA modules to spec and on schedule
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
An ideal candidate has:
Xilinx 7-Series, UltraScale-Series, or Versal devices
2+ years’ experience
Experience working in a cleanroom environment
Experience with wafer processing
Semiconductor equipment design
Optics and opto-mechanics
Electromagnetic design and analysis
Knowledge on automation, mechatronics, and robotics
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Nikon Research Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Required
Cleanroom Experience
2 years: Mechanical Engineer