Hardware Engineering Manager

Location: Fremont, CA (US)

Experience Level: Management

Description

The Hardware Engineering Manager will work on the development of next generation NOVA metrology systems with a group of mechatronics and systems engineers as part of the Hardware Engineering organization. The candidate will interface with multifunctional groups to ensure the smooth development and deployment of new product solutions and capabilities, support ongoing product improvements as well as new platform developments.

Pay Range: $200,000- $240,000 Annually (DOE)

Why Nova:

• Certified Great Place to Work: Recognized in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 based on employee feedback, and consistently ranked among the Top 30 companies in our industry for workplace excellence.
• Customer-Focused Environment: Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Culture of Continuous Learning: At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting-edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of new and existing mechatronic systems across multiple product portfolio.
• Manage a team of engineers, assigns, schedules and tracks their tasks and ensures timely, high-quality execution.
• Oversees the workflow of the HW release process. Represents Common Platform Engineering in the Hardware Change Control Board and helps the HW Director in prioritizing and executing the tasks.
• Guide the team through all stages of the Product Life Cycle, from requirements definition and design to implementation, validation, and release to manufacturing.
• Work collaboratively with various teams, including systems, software, applications, service, manufacturing, and customers, to achieve project objectives.

Requirements

• Experienced in high-precision stages, material transport and opto-mechanics.
• Familiar with clean vacuum practices such as surface preparations, material use and cleaning protocols.
• Familiar with mechanical design best practices for charge particle and x-ray optics.
• Critical, scientific thinking with good intuition toward practical solutions and problem solving.
• Ability to present in a concise manner to a larger audience.
• Follow good design practices in engineering development process.

Education / Experience

• Degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering, related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a management role and 7-10 years of industry experience in a technical, complex engineering environment
• Previous experience with Semiconductor Capital equipment a plus
• Experience in complex system design, vendor management and product release
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are vital for success. 
• Familiarity with areas like CAD software, PLC programming, robotics, and system integration is crucial.
• Experienced in high-precision stages, material transport and opto-mechanics.
• Familiar with clean vacuum practices such as surface preparations, material use and cleaning protocols.
• Familiar with mechanical design best practices for charge particle and x-ray optics.
• Critical, scientific thinking with good intuition toward practical solutions and problem solving.
• Ability to present in a concise manner to a larger audience.
• Follow good design practices in engineering development process.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are 

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]