Kulicke and Soffa, the pioneer and market leader in wire bonding, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to help drive process control performance for its bonding machines. You will develop the embedded systems that underpin K&S's proprietary controls including digital lo

　　Develop deeply embedded computer systems that support real-time distributed control, multiprocessing, high-throughput low-latency data transfer, and demanding data analysis/visualization applications

　　Work closely with suppliers to specify, develop, and validate CompactPCI® Serial processor blade designs that support a range of K&S bonders with varying requirementsDevelop custom CompactPCI® Serial peripheral cards and other PCBs using Altium Designer® that utilize SoC FPGAs and DSPsDevelop high-speed communication interface hardware designs using PCI Express®, SERDES, USB, and Ethernet fieldbus (EtherCAT®, POWERLINK, etc.) and perform timing analysis of the samePerform signal integrity analysis using HyperLynx® SI/GHz and supervise layout of controlled impedance PCBsPerform PCB, cable, and system design verification using an SI network analyzer and serial data analyzerDesign and specify cables for interconnecting bonder systems using Zuken™ E3.cableCollaborate with other team members to develop FPGA IP, firmware, BSPs, device drivers, and kernel modules for interfacing with A/D and D/A converters, sensors, power electronics, and other hardware sub-systemsCoordinate production release of PCB and cable designs via Siemens Teamcenter®Generate specifications and documentation for new designsPerform bring-up, troubleshooting, and debugging of new designs and field issues

　　*Responsiblities *

　　Develop deeply embedded computer systems that support real-time distributed control, multiprocessing, high-throughput low-latency data transfer, and demanding data analysis/visualization applicationsWork closely with suppliers to specify, develop, and validate CompactPCI® Serial processor blade designs that support a range of K&S bonders with varying requirementsDevelop custom CompactPCI® Serial peripheral cards and other PCBs using Altium Designer® that utilize SoC FPGAs and DSPsDevelop high-speed communication interface hardware designs using PCI Express®, SERDES, USB, and Ethernet fieldbus (EtherCAT®, POWERLINK, etc.) and perform timing analysis of the samePerform signal integrity analysis using HyperLynx® SI/GHz and supervise layout of controlled impedance PCBsPerform PCB, cable, and system design verification using an SI network analyzer and serial data analyzerDesign and specify cables for interconnecting bonder systems using Zuken™ E3.cableCollaborate with other team members to develop FPGA IP, firmware, BSPs, device drivers, and kernel modules for interfacing with A/D and D/A converters, sensors, power electronics, and other hardware sub-systemsCoordinate production release of PCB and cable designs via Siemens Teamcenter®Generate specifications and documentation for new designsPerform bring-up, troubleshooting, and debugging of new designs and field issues

　　Qualifications

　　Familiar with Intel® and/or ARM® platform (computer) architecturesExperience working with hardware designs containing FPGAs, DSPs, and microcontrollersExperience with high-speed digital communication interfaces and designing with the sameExperience with CompactPCI® Serial, PCI Express®, SERDES, or Ethernet a plusExperience with multi-gigabit signal integrity and timing analysisExperience with design verification using a SI network analyzer/TDR and/or serial data analyzer a plusExperience with controlled impedance PCB design and cable designExperience with Altium Designer® and/or Zuken™ E3.cable a plusC programming for participating in firmware, BSP, device driver, kernel module, and test soft are developmentExperience with FPGA IP, Verilog HDL, and/or Synopsis® Design Constraints a plusFamiliar with using general lab equipment such as digital oscilloscopes and logic/protocol analyzers

　　Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets. Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com. 

　　Kulicke & Soffa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally