Staff Development Engineer

About Bruker

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers' needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker is looking for a Staff Development Engineer to work on our next generation Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) products for academic research and industrial type customers. Key responsibilities of the position include:

* Provide expert user input to the team during design, testing, and deployment phases

* Lead team to define, implement, and document experimental methods to evaluate system performance of AFM prototypes and accessories in different operational modes

* Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

* Analyze complex data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, and produce detailed report and product specifications based on results

* Propose and implement solutions for performance, function, and usability type issues

* Develop automated methods to streamline testing efficiencies of routine tasks

* Create new and novel customer application solutions using AFM core technologies

* Support technical writers to generate content for manuals and customer documents

This position requires strong initiative, effective cross-functional teamwork, a hands-on approach, and deep technical expertise. Preferred candidates will be self-starters with the ability to set goals and achieve them with minimal supervision and have a high level for attention to detail. This position is onsite and based in Santa Barbara, CA.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

* Experience with scientific instrumentation, data analysis, measurement methods, and testing

* Experience in hardware & software product development for commercial products

* Experience with AFM instruments, modes, and nanoIR applications

* Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional methods to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.

* Ability to make decisions, and effectively lead tasks and meet challenging deadlines

* Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others

* Ability to multi-task in a rapid paced environment

* Ability to perform technical tradeoff studies

* Strong communication abilities, both verbally and written

* Strong Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

* Hard working, team oriented, curious, creative, and committed to quality

Required qualifications include:

* Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or 3 years with a PhD degree in the field of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biology or Engineering

* Previous experience in AFM, nanoIR, nano-mechanical, nano-electrical, or biological research or measurement required

* Peer reviewed publications in AFM or technical fields preferred

Work Environment

* Typical office and laboratory work environment.

* Occasional work may be required in Class 1000 clean room with full gowning protocol.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

* Normal visual acuity and hearing.

* The ability to lift and move equipment up to 30 pounds.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $107,000 and $190,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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