Job Summary:

The X-ray Detector Engineer/Scientist will have primary responsibility to participate in research, development, and successful delivery of new products of semiconductor (or alternative) detectors for X-ray spectrometry. Responsibilities include: work independently on the design, research, development, implementation, troubleshooting, and testing of X-ray detectors hardware and control software ensuring full manufacturability.

Essential Functions:

1. Conduct X-ray and radiation detector research and development. Develop requirements and realize new design concepts for optimized detection solutions, starting from proof-of-concept work to establish technical feasibility and market value.
2. Develop semiconductor detectors for specific applications such as X-ray spectrometry and industrial imaging. Oversee the process from design to manufacturing.
3. Design new manufacturing methods, test procedures, and test equipment.
4. Assist in defining the mechanical parts and front-end electronics requirements and specifications.
5. Work close with manufacturing to facilitate production yield improvement and troubleshoot problems. Ensure that new products meet production manufacturability requirements.
6. Work closely with Application group to help provide customers the best service.
7. Prepare reports and oral presentations, including peer reviewed journal presentations as appropriate.
8. Participate in development of patent applications.
9. Demonstrates ability to use a methodical approach to problem solving and designing experiments.

Key Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Research - Willingness to learn new subjects, develop new skills under supervision of senior members, read and analyze research papers. Actively search out new developments in the industry and help build the product roadmap.
• Adaptability: Understands changes in work group tasks, situations, and the department as well as the logic or basis for change. Considers changes, production issues, and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth.
• Engineering Processes: Working knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology). Working knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., operations, logistics, business).
• Motivation: Self-starter able to function with minimal supervision. Actively coordinates with other team members to proactively identify and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• Communication: Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Statistical Background: Experience with various statistical tools and software.

Education and Experience:

1. Education: MS, or PhD in physics (preferably semiconductors or solid state physics), nuclear engineering, or EE. For recent graduates GPA 3.0 - 4.0.
2. Some knowledges in the field of X-ray physics and methods (XRD, XRF) as well as ionizing radiation detectors physics and technology.
3. Good understanding of principles of electronics including practical experience.
4. Basic programming and computer skills. Some experience in programing in LabView, C, C#, MatLab is a plus.
5. Familiarity with laboratory equipment.
6. Experience in experimental setups and mechanical design.
7. Must have US work authorization and not need sponsorship now or in the future.