Nikon Precision Inc.
NRCA Firmware Engineer Contractor
Nikon Precision Inc., Belmont, California, United States, 94002
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 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) 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 years of direct experience, preferably someone who can work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Candidate must have: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Proficiency with C/C++ Familiarity 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 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 Optics and opto-mechanics Electromagnetic design and analysis Knowledge on automation, mechatronics, and robotics 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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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) 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 years of direct experience, preferably someone who can work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Candidate must have: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Proficiency with C/C++ Familiarity 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 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 Optics and opto-mechanics Electromagnetic design and analysis Knowledge on automation, mechatronics, and robotics 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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