Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Location:

Thornton, Colorado

Department:
Engineering/Controls & Automation

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast‑growing materials company focused on manufacturing nano‑scale coatings across a wide range of markets. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Engineering Design and Manufacturing Team. The role focuses on system integration between mechanical, electrical, and software components for our ALD production equipment, and on standardisation and documentation of engineering processes and instrument selection.

The Senior Systems Engineer should be prepared to work and collaborate across several engineering disciplines and be detail‑oriented in an interdisciplinary environment.

• Generate control narrative documentation (interlocks, control loops, cable schedules, safety loops, etc.).
• Specify and configure industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Ether
  
  CAT, IO‑Link, etc.
• Specify control panel electrical components and requirements for automation needs.
• Troubleshoot control panels and instrumentation with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other measurement devices.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts for industrial control panels.
• Provide commissioning and start‑up support for alpha systems.
• Develop workflows, training, and documentation to enable others to independently configure, commission, test, and debug established products.
• Reference, redline, and update P&IDs, instrumentation lists, electrical schematics, and bills of materials.
• Document subsystems for the design team, manufacturing team, and equipment user manuals.
• Generate and maintain software documentation, including bug tracking, version control, and deployment records.
• Design, improve, and standardise new hardware features for semiconductor process equipment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical discipline.
• 10+ years of combined experience working with vacuum systems, industrial controls, scientific equipment design, or process equipment design.
• 10+ years of experience in equipment design and manufacturing space.
• 10+ years of experience with Solid Works Electrical, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with control panels, low‑voltage instrumentation, and electrical distribution design.
• F with industrial standards such as UL508a, NFPA 79, IEC 61131‑3, and applicable SEMI standards.
• Experience with process equipment automation, valves, instrumentation, and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Excellent critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of mechanical principles and assembly techniques pertaining to Ultra‑High Vacuum systems (preferred).
• Experience with RF power systems, UHV vacuum equipment, or atomic layer deposition (plus).
• Familiarity with industrial standards: SEMI S, SEMI E‑95, ISA‑101, ISA‑88 and/or IEC 61131‑3.

On‑site role. Employee must wear appropriate safety equipment (eye protection, gloves, steel‑toed shoes, lab coat, hard hat where required). Strict adherence to corporate and plant safety policies and COVID‑19 protocols is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made. Employee may work near moving mechanical parts, in a moderate noise environment, and will regularly stand, walk, use hand and arm mobility, and reach.

Up to 15% travel to client locations may be required.

• Lead control engineering for cutting‑edge semiconductor and nanotechnology tools.
• Drive global IT/OT and automation initiatives in a fast‑scaling company.
• Work in a collaborative culture with strong technical and leadership growth opportunities.

• $145,000 – $160,000 depending on qualifications.
• Medical/dental/vision, disability and life insurance, holidays, generous PTO, FSA, HSA with qualifying medical plan, numerous voluntary benefits, and 401(k) with company match.

Forge Nano is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.