Detector Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a multi-disciplinary engineer with interest in mechanical and electrical model-based design work with particular focus on human-machine interfaces in industrial production of high-end semiconductor-based ionizing radiation detector systems.

Under limited supervision, performs germanium and silicon device research & development, design, physical layout, testing, and evaluation of processes, electronics, and electro-mechanical devices and systems comprising semiconductor manufacturing systems, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, and others.

Performs product development activities, including prototyping, implementation of customer specifications, and documentation requirements.

Conducts engineering studies and may work with technical staff. Normally receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Support research and development of new silicon and germanium X-ray / gamma-ray devices, fabrication processes, and related equipment.

Daily

Project management for small scale development activities.

Daily

Design, layout, support, and evaluate new products related to cryogenically cooled germanium gamma detectors and associated accessories.

Daily

Test and record data for development and sustaining efforts.

Weekly

Generate and revise work instructions, process, and related documentation.

Weekly

Interact with Engineering Group and Fabrication group to solve day-to-day manufacturing problems related to germanium and silicon detector manufacture.

Monthly

Interact with Fabrication group to review and implement new processes and process modifications or revisions.

Monthly

Design and develop manufacturing aids.

Monthly

Develop processes, procedures and fixtures for manufacture of detector products.

Monthly

Conduct product and process development for germanium and silicon detectors and hardware.

Daily

ADDITIONAL DUTIES :

Assist in troubleshooting Production problems related to device fabrication.

Monthly

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be a methodical and expeditious problem solver.

Must look forward to challenge.

Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Must be able to develop and execute work plans.

Working knowledge in general chemistry.

Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics.

Working knowledge of vacuum and cryogenic processes.

Knowledge of semi-conductor / p-n junction theory.

Ion implantation experience.

Radiation measurement experience.

Germanium and Silicon Gamma-Ray / X-Ray Device fabrication experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design Software and Management.

Working knowledge of programming and scripting languages (e.g. C++, VB, Python, ).

Experience with Monte Carlo and / or Finite Element Modeling techniques.

AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Number and Type of Years Required

Reason

0-3 years' experience in Nuclear Engineering or related field preferred.

To develop germanium and silicon detector devices and processes.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Education Required

Reason

BS in Engineering or related field.

MS or PhD preferred)

To provide a foundation for learning the semi-conductor and electronics theory necessary to carry out tasks.

Higher level permissions can be considered for exceptional candidates.