Staff Scientist, Research & Development

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COMPANY: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

LOCATION: 5350 NE Dawson Creek Dr., Hillsboro, OR 97124

TITLE: Staff Scientist, Research & Development

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

DUTIES: Design and perform simulations of FIB columns, including charged particle simulations, electrical requirement analysis, high voltage and electromagnetic fields design and analysis, mechanical design analysis, vacuum design, and material selection.

Develop testing and characterization methods to validate FIB performance.

Develop and maintain in-house software tools to simulate and characterize FIB columns.

Work with multi-functional engineering groups to develop FIB columns-related products.

Maintain extensive knowledge of innovative principles and theories of charged particle optics and systems, including ion and electron columns and sources.

Lead and manage small-sized ion columns and sources.

Lead and manage small-sized ion columns development projects.

Participate in the development of patent applications.

Provide company-wide technical support for ion columns.

TRAVEL: Up to 15% domestic and international travel required.

REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree or foreign degree equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field of study plus 6 years of experience in Systems Design, Product Engineering, or related experience. Employer will also accept a PhD or foreign degree equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field of study plus 3 years of experience in Systems Design, Product Engineering, or related experience as an equivalent alternative.

Required knowledge or experience with:

Design, simulation, and operation of charged particle beam systems;

FIB and SEM columns;

Ion and electron sources including plasma sources;

Using and troubleshooting laboratory equipment including electronics, high voltage, and vacuum systems;

Python, C, C++, and numerical methods; and

Scientific programming and lab hands-on skills.