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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for Thursday, November 2, 2006
Today: November 2, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
Dr. Aristide Dogariu of UCF's College of Optics and Photonics will
present Stochastic Sensing at Subwavelength Scales. Stanley Pau is
the host. Abstract: Inspired by nature, stochastic sensing
provides statistically stable information about properties and processes
which vary randomly in time or space. Operating on principles of
statistical optics, this approach can become an alternative to various
cutting-edge microscopies which rely on isolating small volumes of
analyte or require high-resolution scanning over minute dimensions of a
sample. At subwavelength scales, the statistical properties of optical
fields are determined by both propagating and evanescent components and,
as a result, characteristics such as first- and second-order statistics
as well as the spectral density are all affected. Based on the coherence
properties at subwavelength scales, new possibilities exist for surface
and subsurface diagnostics. Manipulating the statistical properties of
the radiation at these scales provides means for designing novel
concepts for robust, integrated sensing techniques with resolution below
the propagating light’s wavelength. Bio: Professor Dogariu’s main
interests lie in the general field of physical optics and, in
particular, in the area of optical waves propagation and interaction
with matter. Within the College of Optics and Photonics at the
University of Central Florida he leads the Laboratory for Photonics
Diagnostics of Random Media (http://random.creol.ucf.edu/), which is
involved in exploring different light-scattering principles for sensing,
optical metrology, diagnostics, and various applications of optical
waves propagation in random media. He is a Fellow of OSA and the
division editor of Applied Optics – Optical Technology. Colloquium Note: The
Colloquium schedule for the remainder of 2006 and a fair portion of 2007
has been placed on the OSC Web site at
www.optics.arizona.edu/Colloquium/default.htm More
information will be added as it becomes available.
Today: November 2, 2006 -- KLA Info Session -- 6:00 p.m. -- Meinel 410 All engineering majors are welcome. Please join KLA-Tencor for an evening of great information, learn about KLA-Tencor, and network with the director of engineering. Steve Lange, Director of Engineering at KLA-Tencor will be the speaker. Food and drinks will be provided. An iPod Shuffle will be raffled off, but you must be present to win. Be sure to bring a resume. About KLA-Tencor: KLA-Tencor is the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related microelectronics industries. KLA-Tencor's broad spectrum of products and services are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer. These customers turn to KLA-Tencor for in-line wafer defect monitoring, reticle and photomask defect inspection, CD SEM metrology, wafer overlay, film and surface measurement, and overall yield and fab-wide data analysis.
Coming Up: November 3, 2006 -- OSC Community Speakers -- 12:00 Noon -- Meinel 410 Dae Wook Kim is the scheduled speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information about OSC's student-run speaker series, please visit www.optics.arizona.edu/communityspeakers/
Coming Up: November 8, 2006 -- Practical Optical Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. -- Meinel 305 David Williamson of Nikon will present Lithographic Lenses. The seminar is open to everyone with an interest in the subject -- no advance registration is needed. For more information, please visit www.optics.arizona.edu/opti696BX
Coming Up: November 9, 2006 -- Sculpture Dedication -- 11:00 a.m. -- West Wing Lobby The stunning crystal sculpture, titled Desert Flower and created by renowned artist Christopher Ries, is made possible through the generous donation of SCHOTT North America, Inc. Please take a few minutes to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Note: The best viewing spots will probably be from the fourth floor balcony and the staircase.
Coming Up: November
9, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
Scholarship News The University of Arizona Faculty Women's Club has announced that OSC Bachelor's Degree student Yekaterina Shtyrkova is the 2006-2007 reciepient of their prestigious Dr. Helen Schaefer Scholarship. Congratulations, Katia.
October 28, Grads vs. Undergrads. What a grand day was had by all – it was believed, however, that the Undergraduate students may have won if they had not been studying into the wee hours of the morning. Coach McCollough also found out later that the Graduate students had been practicing every day for the past two weeks, seeking advice from Coach Lopez (baseball) and Coach Candrea (softball), in order for them to squeeze out a win by one lousy run. The Undergraduates graciously accept the loss, but the sting of defeat will linger on – but, make no mistake about it, all of the Undergraduate students are silently thinking to themselves, “Wait until next year…….., just wait until next year”!
Thank You OSC, For the Great Fall Picnic Photography by Barbara Myers and Rick Shoemaker.
The 2006 Holiday Closure From Stella Hostetler, OSC Payroll Office. The University will be closed from December 25, 2006 through January 1, 2007. Employees return to work on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. The OSC Payroll Office will need to know how to record your hours during this time period. Please submit the appropriate Holiday Closure memo to Payroll, Meinel 421, no later than December 4. The forms can be found online at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/hr/forms.htm
Open Enrollment for Flexible Spending Accounts From Bobbie Doss, OSC Personnel Administration. Annual Open Enrollment for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) is November 1 through November 30, 2006. By enrolling in an FSA, you can direct money on a pre-tax basis through a payroll deduction from your paycheck into a tax-free account to pay for qualified health care and/or dependent care expenses. Your FSA elections will take effect on January 1, 2007. If you currently participate in the FSA and want to continue in 2007 you must re-enroll during the November Open Enrollment. Learn more by attending an Informational Session http://www.hr.arizona.edu/04_cb/benefits/select_enroll/fsa_oe/2006/sessions.php or visit the Human Resources website at http://www.hr.arizona.edu/ To enroll, visit Employee Link at http://emplink.arizona.edu using your UA NetID and password. If you have questions you may contact Human Resources by phone at 520-621-3662 or email at benefits@email.arizona.edu
UA W-2 Forms will be Available On-Line on January 8, 2007 From Stella Hostetler, OSC Payroll Office. University of Arizona employees can now request paperless W-2 Tax and Wage Statements, allowing earlier access to the forms. Employees who choose the "no-print" option for their tax forms will be able to access their W-2 through Employee Link according to the Financial Services Office. Forms will be available to view and print on Jan. 8. Going paperless means employees won't have to wait for their departments to distribute W-2s. To select the no-print option for your tax forms: - Log onto Employee Link. - Choose "payroll info" from the links on the left. - Choose "set tax form print option" and click "change preference". After changing your print option, you will receive an e-mail confirmation along with instructions for printing your W-2 and a list of frequently asked questions. For more information, contact Joy Trent at trentj@arizona.edu
Applied Mathematics Laboratory Liquid Crystals as a Paradigm for Pattern Formation. Math 697B/Phys 697B: Spring Semester 2007. Instructor: Michael Tabor, Professor and Head, Program in Applied Mathematics. 621-4664. tabor@math.arizona.edu This advanced course combines both theory and laboratory work to learn about important pattern forming phenomena requiring nontrivial mathematical modeling, analysis and simulation. This year the course will focus on liquid crystals as a paradigm for pattern formation. Liquid crystals have an immensely rich range of phenomenology and, by drawing on so many aspects of physics and mathematics, provide a wonderful test-bed with which to develop modeling skills and physical intuition. The classes will begin with general background lectures on scaling arguments, dimensional analysis, pattern formation, phase transitions, etc. These will be followed by lecture sequences, coupled with experimental illustration, on the theory of liquid crystals with an emphasis on the associated mathematical content. The course also includes periods of supervised laboratory work during which experiments will be carried out, data collected and the relevant mathematical models investigated. An emphasis is placed on the experience of learning how to think about and analyze real data as the starting point for mathematical and physical modeling. The course also aims to provide a bridge between traditional course work and independent research. Students will also be assigned nontrivial team projects combining theory and experiment. Classes will be held in the Applied Mathematics Laboratories (PAS 136 and PAS 156). Class times are officially listed as Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00pm, but these times and days will be changed to accommodate students’ schedules. There will be both specific hours for lectures and additional hours for laboratory work. Prerequisites. The course should be accessible to graduate students in the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences with a good background in mathematical methods and some proficiency in computational methods. Applied Mathematics students should have completed Math 583. Some background in basic physics is desirable. If you are interested in taking this course please contact the instructor as soon as possible. The course is offered on an alternate year basis and will probably not be offered again until Spring 2009. Enrollment may have to be limited to ensure optimal use of the experimental facilities.
Happy Birthday
November 7
Matthew Ellerson (matthewe@email.arizona.edu)
November 8
Rick Franco (rfranco@optics.arizona.edu)
November 9
Krista Mceuen (kmceuen@optics.arizona.edu)
November 10
Lian Jie
November 12
Shibin Jiang (jiang@npphontonics.com)
Watt's Happening
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November 2, 2006 --
AME Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- AME Lecture Hall S212
November
3, 2006 -- PhD final Oral Exam -- 10:00 a.m. -- Meinel 701
November 3,
2006 -- OSC Community Speakers -- 12:00 Noon -- Meinel 410
November 3,
2006 -- Physics Colloquium -- 2:30 p.m. -- PAS 220
http://www.physics.arizona.edu/physics2006/news-events.php?page=colloquium_series
November 3,
2006 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- Location is TBD
November 8,
2006 -- Practical Optics Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. --
Meinel 305
November 9, 2006 -- Sculpture
Dedication -- 11:00 a.m. -- West Wing Lobby
November 9, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel
307
November 9, 2006 -- AME
Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- AME Lecture Hall S212 November
10, 2006 -- PhD Final Oral -- 2:00 p.m. -- Meinel 701
November 10,
2006 -- Physics Colloquium -- 2:30 p.m. -- PAS 220
http://www.physics.arizona.edu/physics2006/news-events.php?page=colloquium_series
November 10,
2006 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- Location is TBD
November 13, 2006 -- Veterans Day -- University Holiday
Employment Opportunities in Optics
more at
http://www.optics.arizona.edu/employment/nationalopenings.htm
College of Optical Sciences. University of Arizona
Links to employment opportunities within the College of Optical
Sciences can be found at
http://www.optics.arizona.edu/Employment/osc.asp
Complete position descriptions and application procedures are
included within each employment opening.
Active Optics Engineer. Sandia National Laboratories.
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sandia National Laboratories has an immediate
Postdoctoral opening for an optical engineer in Albuquerque, NM. Sandia
is seeking science or engineering graduates with excellent problem
solving skills to support the development of technologies that will
support active imaging sensors that utilize variable
radius-of-curvature, light-weight, thin-shelled composite mirrors and
MEMS mirrors to enable a single sensor to operate in both wide
field-of-view (FOV) and high resolution modes in near real-time without
macroscopic motion. Candidates will need solid problem solving skills,
must be able to work well on a team with minimal supervision, and will
be required to travel twice each year to meet with customers. This
entry level engineering position will provide an excellent introduction
to electro-optics and military systems, including telescope systems,
camera systems, active optical systems, and detectors.
Responsibilities: Provide optical design and engineering support to
develop state-of-the-art capabilities for military applications. Create
software tools for control algorithms. Requirements: PhD in Science,
Engineering or related field; Programming experience (MATLAB, C/C++,
IDL); Strong inquiry-based problem solving and scientific skills;
Hands-on experience with complex electronics, computers, and software
systems; Able to work in a team environment. US Citizenship and the
ability to gain security clearance required. We provide our employees
an attractive benefits package including health, dental and vision care,
income and survivor protection, a 401(k) retirement plan and vacation.
About Sandia National Laboratories: Sandia is a diversified
high-technology government laboratory. The active imaging group
specializes in cutting-edge technical solutions for military
applications. We are at the forefront of development for active
imaging systems, including foveated imaging, nonmechanical zoom, and
enhanced multi-spectral imaging. We receive U.S. government support for
programs relating to the defense, homeland security and force protection
needs of our Nation and allies.
http://www.sandia.gov To apply, please send your resume to: David
Wick: dvwick@sandia.gov
Engineer/Scientist.
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI. ND-801/830/854/855/1310/1320 – 03/04-Naval
. The duties
described here are the duties of a journeyman Engineer/Scientist
(ND-04) working in the field of interferometric fiber optic sensors.
If the selection is made at the ND-03 level assigned duties will be
commensurate with that band. The incumbent will
work in the field of interferometric fiber optic sensors. Acoustic
and non-acoustic sensors are being developed to support a broad
spectrum of applications, including towed, hull, and deployed
arrays. Work in this field spans the range from investigations into
new, cutting edge technology concepts to the transition of more
mature optical technologies to the fleet. The selectee will
work closely with a highly motivated team of engineers and
scientists to design, develop, and test a variety of sensors, sensor
arrays, and sensor interrogation systems. Candidates at the
journeyman level must possess: Skill in the design of fiber optic
interferometric demodulation and control electronics. Skill in
assembling and testing electronic, fiber optic, and electro-optic
prototype systems. Knowledge of design of test electronics to
support system testing. Skill in planning, designing, and executing
laboratory and field experiments of electro-optic systems,
particularly fiber optic sensors. Knowledge of lasers,
photodetectors, optical modulators, optical fibers and fiber
components. Skill in digital processing, especially as specifically
applied to interferometric demodulation. Skill in providing
technical inputs to the process of planning and budgeting new
projects. Skill in developing new project ideas and proposals and
ability to work with a diverse team of engineers and scientists,
including industry partners. Individuals with
an applicable master’s degree and or a bachelor’s degree with at
least one year of appropriate experience will be considered at the
ND-03 level. Applicants must be
A U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position. In addition, the
applicant(s) selected will be subject to a government security
investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to
classified material. Interested
applicants please email resume with a statement addressing the above
knowledges and skills to Max Messer, Jr. at
messerml@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. You may contact Max at
1-800-669-6892 X 21166.
Material Processes-Opt Sci
III. Corning NetOptix. Hiring Mgr Title: Senior
Scientist. Charge #: 00003 05081 573000 00. Dept.
Number: 00322. Work Location: Corning NetOptix, Keene, NH.
Position Description: Scope of Position (i.e. projects involved
with and role within group): Aerospace and Defense related programs:
3-5 and 8-12 micron AR coatings. Protected Silver, Gold.
Enhanced Al. Ultimately to be the technical visionary for our thin
film area. Process Automation. Variety of other projects
involving material processing. Day to Day Responsibilities:
Design and develop thin films as required. Applications range from
commercial UV, broad band UV/VIS, to MWIR. AR and Reflective.
Troubleshoot and solve any/all surface issues related to substrate and
/or film surface. Increase our IP in the field of thin films.
Key technical interface with customers regarding coating/transmission
troubleshooting. Customer presentations, support to
estimating/proposal efforts. Link to analysis team in Sullivan
Park and other Corning locations. Requirements: 1. Proven
ability to design, Execute, and deliver Mil-Spec coatings to customer
deadlines. 2. Advanced design expertise, material science
background, basic optical system understanding. 3. At least 5
years hands-on experience, comfortable with operating deposition
equipment. 4. Must be able to work in the US and must possess or
be able to posses a secret clearance. Desired Skills (These are
skills that would be nice for candidates to possess). 1.
Experience working directly with customers, ability to translate
customer demands into producible coating solutions. 2. Technical
leader, able to elevate other personnel in department. 3.
Experience in production environment, understands the issues of day to
day operations. 4. Profit center awareness, recognizes commercial
realities. Education and Experience (minimum required for
consideration): B.S. minimum, M.S. preferred in optics, physics,
thin film, material science. Soft Skills
(Communication/Team/Leadership): 1. Ability to coordinate
technology development with Keene, Canton and Sullivan Park. 2.
Team player, able to balance manufacturing priorities with developmental
priorities. 3. Able to communicate to all levels up and down.
4. Open to multicultural personalities with sensitivity to cultural
norms. 5. Ability to function independently with minimal
supervision. 6. Ability to effectively communicate to commercial
groups as well as technical groups. 7. Ability to give and receive
real-time feedback to and from team members. Contact: Pat
McFalls, Corning Recruiting Center of Excellence. 610-971-8913.
mcfallspa@corning.com
Material Processes-Opt Sci
III/IV. Corning Tropel. Work Location: Corning Tropel,
Fairport, NY. Position Description: Scope of Position (i.e.
projects involved with and role within group): High fluence
excimer laser optic component coatings 193 and 248 nm.
Illumination systems including mirrors, dichroics that are laser based
and lamp based. Imaging systems which have sensitivities to
coating uniformity on extreme angle of incidence in the UV. Ion
milling to correct wavefront (improve technique, implement, interface
with optical designers, fabricators, and test personnel).
Semiconductor Lithography and Inspection systems (illumination, and
imaging optics). Technical visionary for our thin film area.
Variety of other projects involving material processing. Day to
Day Responsibilities: Design and develop thin films as required.
Applications range from DUV high fluence, broad band UV/VIS, to MWIR.
Troubleshoot and solve any/all surface issues related to substrate
and/or film surface. Responsible for the design and implementation
of thin films applied to our advanced optical systems. Responsible
to maintain the technical leadership Tropel has enjoyed in thin film
technology, as it will continue to be a key differential advantage in
our advanced systems. Increase our IP in the field of thin films.
Key technical interface with customers regarding coating/transmission
troubleshooting. Customer presentations. Professional
presentations to technical community and patent filings throughout the
year. Travel Requirements (please note if international): Minimal
travel, 10% maximum. Typical trips Corning NY, California customer
visits, conferences. Likely one international trip per year.
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: Standard 40 hour/week,
on-site work required. Required Skills (These are skills that
candidates must possess): 1. Proven ability to innovate in this
field (Principle author, patent portfolio, etc.) 2. Thin film
design experience, material science background, basic optical system
understanding 3. Excellent presentation, communication skills
4. At least 5 years experience hand on deposition equipment 5.
Experienced at developing thin film designs, and delivering robust
process to manufacturing. 6. Must be able to work in the US and
must possess or be able to possess a secret clearance. (will work on
ITAR restricted programs). Desired Skills (These are skills that
would be nice for candidates to possess). 1. Experience presenting
technical solutions directly to customers 2. Good teacher, able
to elevate other personnel in department 3. Ability to make
tradeoffs for cost/performance 4. Experience in production
environment, understands the issues of day to day operations
Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration):
M.S. minimum, PhD preferred in optics, physics, thin film, material
science. Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership): 1.
Ability to coordinate technology development with Keene, Canton and
Sullivan Park 2. Team player, able to balance manufacturing
priorities with development priorities 3. Able to communicate to
all levels up and down. 4. Open to multicultural personalities
with sensitivity to cultural norms. 5. Ability to function
independently with minimal supervision. 6. Ability to effectively
communicate to commercial groups as well as technical groups. 7.
Ability to give and receive real-time feedback to and from team members.
Contact: Pat McFalls,
Corning Recruiting Center of Excellence. 610-971-8913.
mcfallspa@corning.com
Optical Component
Engineer - 60019. Pacific Biosciences. Job Description:
An exceptional career opportunity for an experienced and highly
motivated optical engineer to join a start-up in the area of
bio-technology. Pacific Biosciences is seeking the best for
developing instrumentation that will revolutionize DNA sequencing.
The component engineer will work with the engineering and scientists
teams to define requirements for various components used in the
optical system, such as laser, filters and sensor and work with
suppliers to ensure delivery of custom made parts as per the
specifications. The individual must be self starter with excellent
engineering and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
• Work with optical designers, and opto-mechanical engineers to
define specifications for various components used in the instrument
such as solid-state lasers, optical filters, and camera/sensors.
• Ensure proper development of these components by working with
various suppliers
• Bread-boarding, tolerancing, assembly and testing of optical
systems and subsystems using these components, with the optical
engineers.
• Detailed testing and specifications verifications, from initial
prototypes to transfer to manufacturing.
• Work in multi-discipline engineering and scientific teams.
Requirements:
• Education: BS in Optical Engineering, Optics or equivalent with a
minimum of 8 years experience in optical system design and component
engineering. Senior Optical
Designer -
60029. Pacific Biosciences.
An exceptional career opportunity for an experienced and highly
motivated optical engineer to join a start-up in the area of
bio-technology. Pacific Biosciences is seeking the best for
developing instrumentation that will revolutionize DNA sequencing.
The senior optical designer will work with the engineering and
scientist teams to define, design and develop complex illumination
and imaging systems. The individual must be self starter with
excellent engineering and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Define, design and implement complex illumination and imaging
optical systems used for fluorescence detection
- Employ advanced analytical skills to enable modeling and tolerance
analysis of the design trade space
- Work with opto-mechanical engineers to prototype breadboard
systems for experimental verification of design concepts
- Work on projects from concept development stage and bring them to
completion at the product delivery stage
- Work with suppliers to design, build and test various optics as
per the specifications, such as lenses
- Work in multi-discipline engineering and scientific teams
Position Requirements:
· Education: BS in Physics, Optics or equivalent with a minimum of 8
years experience as an optical designer for industries building
instruments, preferably used for applications in the bio-technology
field (Advance degree preferred)
· Broad knowledge of optics fundamentals should be demonstrated in
some of the following areas: optical imaging system design,
laser-based illumination design, laser beam shaping, aspheric
optics, diffractive optics, spectroscopy and micro-lens arrays. Lens
design or experience in detailed lens specifications requirements is
a plus.
· Extensive knowledge of optical test practices and processes
· Extensive experience in handling precision optics and alignment of
optical systems
· Fluent in utilizing common commercial optical ray-tracing software
(OSLO, Zemax…) for design and tolerance analysis
· Good analytical and problem solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills a
must. Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary
team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment. Technical
leadership. Relevant product development and / or industry
experience required. To apply, please visit:
http://www.pacificbiosciences.com
Senior
Sales Engineer. Digital Optics Corporation, a Subsidiary of
Tessera Technologies. DOC is the world leader in wafer-based
micro-optics and micro-optical systems. Based in Charlotte, NC, we
develop and market advanced micro-optical components and systems
worldwide. Our technologies are widely used in communications, sensing
and scanning applications, semiconductor manufacturing as well as
homeland security systems. We are currently looking for a
talented and experienced Senior Sales Engineer - Semiconductor. In this
full-time exempt position based in Charlotte NC, you will be responsible
for managing national and international semiconductor accounts to
achieve sales goals through internal and external relationship building,
effective communication, excellent negotiation skills and trust building
skills. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited
to: 1. Interact with key customers to develop new opportunities,
grow existing business and to set overall business objectives with each
account. 2. Effectively develop pricing strategies, quotes,
customer requirements to succeed with customers. 3. Effectively
communicate the Company’s value proposition to prospect opportunities
and address customer needs. 4. Maintain and enhance our
competitive position through accurate forecasting, excellent customer
communications and relationships, 5. Build strategic partnerships with
management, engineering, technical staff, international reps and
procurement to achieve success. 6. Domestic and International
Travel (up to 30%). Qualified candidates must have: 1. BS degree
in Engineering, Physics, or Optics. 2. At least 5 years of OEM
component technology sales experience; 3. Prior experience selling
micro-optics components desired. 4. Proven track record of
developing new accounts and maintaining/growing current accounts while
exceeding sales goals. 5. Demonstrated success negotiating
contracts, managing large accounts and using customer management
software. 6. Excellent verbal and writing skills. 7. Strong
interpersonal, organizational, analytical and math skills. 8.
Intermediate Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills. 9.
Demonstrated success understanding and presenting technical concepts.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including
stock options, a 401K plan with company match, medical/dental, Company
paid vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, up to 20
PTO days, 8 paid holidays and a relocation allowance. DOC, whose
products are currently sold worldwide, provides a dynamic environment,
excellent advancement opportunities and a wide variety of projects and
assignments. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume &
salary requirements to hr@tessera.com
Digital Optics Corporation is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F.
Software Engineer Intern.
Veeco Metrology Group. The Veeco Metrology Group is a Tucson based
world leader in the design and manufacture of innovation metrology
instrumentation for the semiconductor, data-storage, semiconductor, opto-telecommunications,
life sciences and research markets. We are currently in search of
a talented college intern who is interested in learning about us and
willing to participate as a software engineer intern in our engineering
department. Current areas of software development include
Windows/XP programming with MSVC++, MFC, and STL for Veeco’s leading
Semiconductor Metrology application. Our Vision™ application uses
optical interferometer data to produce detail surface profiles and
critical dimensions on semiconductor devices and other micro structures.
If you meet the following qualifications and are interested in this
opportunity, please forward your resume for further consideration to:
Barb Taylor, Manager, Human Resources, via e-mail to job
btaylor@veeco.com or fax to
520-294-7180. Position Responsibilities: Develop automated
software testing procedures using Python. To assist with
validation and documentation of software features. To become
familiar with Veeco profilers products through software related projects
and work assignments. Requirements: Current College/University
Student with a major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Must have excellent communications skills. Coursework in physics,
advanced mathematics, optics/interferometry, or digital image processing
desired. Minimum one year experience with Python.
Familiarity with Matlab and PERL a plus. Veeco is an Equal
Opportunity Employer (EOE) and each applicant will receive equal
consideration.
System Verification
Engineer - 60034. Pacific Biosciences. An exceptional career opportunity for an experienced and highly
motivated System Verification Engineer to join a start-up in the
area of bio-technology. Pacific Biosciences is seeking the best for
developing instrumentation that will revolutionize DNA sequencing.
The System Verification Engineer will work with the Hw/Optical
engineering team, the SW team, and scientist teams, to ensure that
instruments, breadboards and sub-modules developed meet
specifications. The individual must be self starter with excellent
engineering and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for defining analytical metrics, developing testing
protocols and tools to accurately measure instrument based
application performance; ensure that the instrument meets or exceeds
the specifications.
- Work with scientists and engineers to define specifications and
develop relevant metrics, test plans.
- Work closely with development teams to understand, evaluate and
resolve product performance issues. Initiate trouble-shooting
strategies, suggest design improvements. Test to fail.
- Document results and report test data to development teams.
- Develop SOP and calibration methods for breadboard systems used by
scientists.
- Be the technical liaison between the engineering development team
and the scientists, application teams.
Position Requirements:
- Education: MSc in EE, Physics, Optics or equivalent with a minimum
of 5 years experience in a lead system verification role.
- Experience in developing and executing hardware, optical, software
and application product test plans. Solid understanding and
demonstrated experience in test plan development, design of
experiment, statistics, hardware and data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in all phases of the product development
cycle including transfer to manufacturing and field support.
- Excellent trouble-shooting skills a must.
- Hands-on verification testing of complex optical systems, with
good knowledge of free-space and guided optics. |