A market leader in mass spectroscopy automation and sample introduction, Elemental Scientific is recognized internationally for its innovative products. The company is headquartered in Omaha NE, with the photonics R&D and manufacturing division based in Bozeman, MT. The company is privately owned and has a strong history of commitment to its employees and community. Elemental Scientific sells products globally and has offices in several locations worldwide. On the cutting edge in mass spectroscopy technology, the company's products utilize the latest technologies in lasers, optics, electronics and instrumentation.
Elemental Scientific Lasers is looking for experts in laser ablation, laser technicians, software engineering, manufacturing engineering, and sales experience in the lab equipment industry.
CAREER LISTING
Manufacturing Engineering Laser Technician – Full-time
Elemental Scientific Lasers is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Laser Technician who will provide advanced day-to-day technical support for the assembly, alignment, and test of complex optical systems, components, and solid-state lasers within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Bozeman, MT.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for Manufacturing Engineering Laser Technician include the manufacture, configuration and testing of laser based systems, lasers. Build of electrical, optical and mechanical sub assemblies on several photonics manufacturing lines. FQA testing and documentation of system data, quality control testing, and engineering liaison with an wide-ranging engineering group, cost assessment, hands on build of photonics test equipment and New Product Introduction design opportunities. Other responsibilities include:
- Build and align laser resonators/harmonic modules, and complex optical components
- Work in wavelengths ranging from deep UV (193nm) to infrared (10um)
- Perform characterization and formal testing of laser systems, including but, not limited to, Excimer, CO2, Nd:YAG, deep UV Femtosecond and, Diode pumped lasers
- Build, align and test optical delivery systems, and configure beam conditioning devices
- Build, characterize and test electrical and mechanical assemblies
- Calibrate, maintain, and assemble optical test and production equipment
- Troubleshoot product performance issues and work with engineering to solve problems and implement product and manufacturing improvements
- Work with inspection and vendors to assure component specification compliance
- Support engineering to production transition efforts for new products
- Generate assembly process flows and work instructions
- Train other production staff as required
- Supplement Customer Service responsibilities via occasional service support at customer sites
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Working knowledge of laser laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, optical power meters, laser beam analyzers, laser drive electronics, and autocollimators
- General understanding of geometrical optics, laser design, and laser safety
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams
- Must be self-driven
JOB PREFERENCES
- Clean room experience
- Experience in cleaning and bonding of optical components
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A.S. or equivalent in laser, optics, photonics, or electronics technology or related Engineering Technical degree
- Hands on experience with assembly and test of solid state laser resonators and complex optical systems
Travel is required, frequency will be based on availability.
To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter in PDF, OpenDocument or Microsoft Word format to Jay Wilkins at jwilkins@icpms.com.
Software Developer – Full-time
Elemental Scientific is hiring a Software Developer – new graduate or experienced – to help support various software projects within the company. Candidates will be part of a team that develops software to automate scientific instrumentation and introduce market leading software/hardware integrations. Applicants must demonstrate experience in system architectures that integrate desktop software with external hardware. This job is located in Bozeman, MT.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture and fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and/or final assemblies
- Plugin development
- OEM device API integration
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Logical and analytical approach to system integration/evaluation/validation
- Experience with .NET application development
- Object-oriented software development experience in C++, C#, VB, or Java
- High quality GUI design experience
- International travel required although not expected to be frequent
JOB PREFERENCES
- WPF experience
- Live video and image handling experience
- Device communication experience, such as WCF, serial, USB, TCP/IP
- Experience with regression testing schemes
- Embedded systems experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Previous experience with software control of semiconductor capital equipment, motion control systems, laser systems, or similar manufacturing systems preferred
- Software development experience in semiconductor capital equipment or related field highly preferred
To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter in PDF, OpenDocument or Microsoft Word format to Jay Wilkins at jwilkins@icpms.com.
Elemental Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We offer excellent benefits including competitive wages, contribution to group health insurance premiums, 401(k), paid PTO and holidays, and an excellent working environment.