System Engineer (m/f/d), Montbonnot Saint-Martin

Our passion for science and technology drives our approximately 62,000 employees in 65 countries to address some of today’s toughest challenges and develop more sustainable ways of living.

In our rapidly changing and uncertain world, factors such as an aging population, chronic diseases, AI, climate change, and other megatrends have created an appetite for scientific breakthroughs that can make a positive difference across our global society. The pace of change will increase over coming decades as technologies evolve and converge in ways that fundamentally transform how we live and work. For us at Merck, change is not a threat but an opportunity as we have proven for over more than 350 years.

Tasks

• We are seeking a highly motivated System Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will drive the specification, definition, integration, and optimization of complex mechatronic and optical systems for advanced semiconductor metrology applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that system-level requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Responsibilities include defining and managing system-level requirements, specifications, and architectures for metrology and inspection machines. You will lead system integration and validation activities, ensuring optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, optical, and software subsystems. You will perform system analysis and modeling to predict performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize designs. You will collaborate with R&D, software, hardware, and application engineers to ensure smooth development and deployment. You will support the V-cycle development in the company’s development department. You will assist in root cause analysis and troubleshooting during development and during customer ramp-up phases. Finally, you will drive continuous improvement in system design, reliability, and manufacturability.

Profile

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Optics, Metrology Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in complex system development, preferably in semiconductor equipment, metrology, or related high-tech industries
• Strong background in system integration and requirements engineering
• Experience with optical systems, precision mechanics, or control systems is a strong plus. Knowledge of metrology concepts is a strong plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary, international team environment