What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer Support position at Watlow?
About the RoleAs a Principal Engineer – Semiconductor at Watlow, you will play a vital role in the development and redesign of Aluminum Nitride pedestal solutions for our world leading semiconductor customers. This dynamic role is not just about engineering; it's about building relationships, identifying opportunities for product redesigns and upgrades, product and process development, ensuring functionality, and coordinating with other functions to meet our customers' challenges. Key Responsibilities : Ceramic Bonding : Developing new technology by creating scalable processes of ceramic to metal bonding at high temperature.Product Opportunity Discovery : Collaborate with teams to identify product improvement opportunities.Process Discovery : Partner with our manufacturing teams to ensure that the final product can be built to the highest quality standards and delivered on time.Product Test Plans : Develop and perform product test plans to validate pedestal functionality.Technical Documentation : Generate / review comprehensive technical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, and design specifications.Continuous Improvement : Stay at the forefront of technology by actively researching and incorporating the latest advancements in hardware development.Relationship Building : Develop and nurture strong relationships with key customers both internal and external.Required Qualifications : Advanced degree in field of specialization, master’s or PhD 10 years of experience related to mechanical and material sciences.Experience with team leadership and development of a small team of <10Proficient in understanding of material responses (e.g. : oxidation, deformation) machining, surface thermal.Basic knowledge of Vacuum Brazing experience : Liquidous, TLP-transient liquid phase, and diffusionDeposition application knowledge in CVD, ALD, PECVD, etc.Proficient in understanding designs of experiments and process developmentExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to exhibit these qualifications and provide guidance to teamDevelopment and presentation of technical materials for internal and external customersDesired Qualifications : Experience in Process Development for metal deposition, sputtering, ceramics bonding, grinding, surface preparation, micro-blastingKnowledge and experience in pedestal design and developmentThe base pay range for this role is between $170K to $227K annually. You are also eligible for employee benefits and annual performance bonuses. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.JobFamilyEngineeringPayTypeSalaryPositionEffectiveStartUTC2025-01-17T00 : 00 : 00
