Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Thornton, Colorado

Department: Engineering/Controls & Automation

Position Summary

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets. Forge Nano is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Engineering Design and Manufacturing Team. This position will focus on system integration between mechanical, electrical, and software components for their ALD production equipment, as well as standardization and documentation of engineering processes and instrument selection.

The Senior Systems Engineer should be prepared to work and collaborate in several different engineering disciplines. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for tasks and skills such as (non-exhaustive):

• Generating Control Narrative Documentation with respect to Interlocks, Control Loops, Cable Schedules, Safety Loops, etc.

• Specifying and configuring industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, IO-Link, etc.

• Specifying control panel electrical components and requirements for automation needs.

• Troubleshooting control panels and instrumentation with Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, and other measurement devices.

• Creating and maintaining electrical schematics and panel layouts for industrial control panels.

• Commissioning and Start-Up support for alpha systems.

• Developing workflows, training, and documentation to enable others to independently configure, commission, test, and debug established products.

• Referencing, redlining, and updating P&IDs, instrumentation lists, electrical schematics, and bills of materials.

• Documenting subsystems for the design team, manufacturing team, and equipment user manuals.

• Generating and maintaining software documentation, including bug tracking, version control, and deployment records.

• Designing, improving, and standardizing new hardware features for semiconductor process equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar technical discipline .

• 10+ years of combined experience working with vacuum systems, industrial controls, scientific equipment design, or process equipment design.

• 10+ years of experience in equipment design and manufacturing space.

• 10+ years of experience with SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical.

• Control panels, low-voltage instrumentation, and electrical distribution design is required.

• Familiarity with industrial standards such as UL508a, NFPA 79, IEC 61131-3, and applicable SEMI standards.

• Experience with process equipment automation, valves, instrumentation, and troubleshooting complex systems is required.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills and experience working with interdisciplinary teams.

• Working knowledge of mechanical principles and assembly techniques pertaining to Ultra-High Vacuum systems is preferred.

• Experience with RF power systems, UHV vacuum equipment, or atomic layer deposition a plus.

• Familiarity with industrial standards: SEMI S2, SEMI E-95, ISA-101, ISA-88 and/or IEC 61131-3

Work Environment

This is an on-site role. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toed shoes, lab coat, and around certain equipment, a hard hat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required. Forge Nano follows all recommended COVID-19 safety protocols and accepted candidates must be willing to adhere to these policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; employ hands to finger mobility, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel

Up to 15% travel to client locations may be required.

Why Join Forge Nano?

• Lead control engineering for cutting-edge semiconductor and nanotechnology tools.

• Drive global IT/OT and automation initiatives in a fast-scaling company.

• Work in a collaborative culture with strong technical and leadership growth opportunities.

Compensation/Benefits

• $135,000 – 168,000 Depending on qualifications

• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, generous PTO, FSA, HSA with qualifying medical plan, numerous voluntary benefits and 401(k) with company match.

Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.