Senior Engineer – Reliability & Component Analysis
This role encompasses a dual focus: supporting both research-driven and industry-specific physical analysis needs. As Senior Engineer, you will lead the management of physical analysis processes for high-reliability Integrated Circuit (IC), Photonics, and Sensor components.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage Client and Research Projects: Oversee projects related to the physical analysis, miniaturization, and integration of advanced electronic, photonic, and sensor components.
2. Lead Client and Research Reviews: Conduct regular project and progress reviews with clients and research collaborators.
3. Develop Client Relationships and Identify New Business: Cultivate strong relationships with new and existing clients to uncover potential business opportunities.
4. Project Management in a Team Environment: Manage project tasks in collaboration with a diverse team.
5. Innovate Laboratory Processes: Drive the development of new laboratory processes in physical analysis, miniaturization, and integration.
6. Coordinate Equipment Procurement and Commissioning: Oversee new equipment acquisitions by developing technical specifications.
7. Commit to Professional Development and Mentorship: Pursue continuous professional development and support the growth of laboratory staff, researchers, and students.
8. Collaborate with Business Development and Outreach: Partner with Tyndall's Business Development and Outreach teams to promote Tyndall's research capabilities.
9. Laboratory Management: Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring safe equipment use.
Essential Criteria:
1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
2. Extensive Experience: Typically, 10 years of experience in the analysis of advanced electronic or photonic components.
3. Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading complex projects independently and collaboratively.
4. Technical Translation Proficiency: Proven ability to bridge customer needs and practical analytical solutions.
5. Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
6. Expertise in Advanced Semiconductor and Photonics Technology: In-depth technical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, specifications, performance, and quality requirements.
7. Process and Documentation Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Desirable Criteria:
1. Evidence of entrepreneurial experience and creative skills/creativity.
2. Functional Testing Experience: Background in functional electrical testing for electronic components.
3. Project Management Training: Formal project management training to support the organization and execution of complex, high-stakes projects.
4. Knowledge of Quality Accreditation: A working knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and ISO17025 would be an advantage.
Tyndall National Institute has a proactive entrepreneurial culture and welcomes applications from candidates who possess entrepreneurial and creative skills/experience.