Nikon Research Corporation of America

Company Summary:

Nikon Research Corporation of America (NRCA) located in Belmont, CA and Tucson, AZ is a 70-person R&D subsidiary of Nikon, Japan. Members of our Precision Mechatronics group design and build prototype systems to support Nikon’s Next Generation Project Division efforts to invent new products that will power Nikon’s future. Examples of the products we work on are metal 3D printers, precision measurement and robotics, industrial metrology tools, optical measurement equipment, and semiconductor lithography machines (wafer steppers). The engineering is challenging and fun, because with micron- and nanometer-level accuracy everything (e.g., mechanical stiffness, thermal expansion, actuator linearity, sensor accuracy, acoustic vibration, structural resonance) matters. The work environment is great because we have the informality and flexibility of a small company, but the stability and resources of a big parent in Japan.

Position Title: Research Engineer, Robotics

Location: 1399 Shoreway Rd, Belmont, CA 94002

Position Type: Full Time, Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $139,235 - $150,000

Schedule: Monday – Friday; flexible hours; 40 hours a week; evening meetings with Japan

Environment: Lab environment, onsite

Travel: Occasional travel to Japan is required

Contact: addie.charlton@nikon.com

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for development, design, and implementation of the state-of-the-art algorithms for some of the unique problems in robotics. Exposure to both theoretical development and hands-on experience in varieties of projects and applications that builds the future of digital manufacturing. The research engineer supports future Nikon factory automation products and application development related to robotics and researches current and state-of-the-art robotic software and hardware development.

Description of responsibilities:

• Support Nikon imaging products and application development related to robotics
• Research current robotics and computer vision state-of-the-art

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Master of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1 year working in robotics engineering
• Robot Software & Hardware Development
• Robot Vision Algorithms
• Robotics Algorithms for path planning and obstacle avoidance
• Software development: C++, Python, ROS
• Coordinated multi-Robot control using machine learning
• Control Theory

Compensation and Benefits:

NPI is committed to providing a competitive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive compensation, including:
  • Base pay
  • Annual cash bonus
  • Built-in overtime (if applicable)
  • Sign-on bonus (if applicable)
• Work/Life balance, flex/hybrid/work from home if applicable
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution (no employee matching required!)
• Exceptional medical, dental, prescription, vision, other insurance programs
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
• Paid vacation, sick and volunteer time plus holidays
• Strong career development and plentiful training opportunities, including Tuition Assistance
• Employee events, activities, and volunteer opportunities
• Nikon product discount program
• Commitment to and support of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including mental health resources and support
• Opportunities for domestic and international travel (if applicable)

Other Job Requirements:

• Export Control/ ITAR: Due to export control and International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements, in order to be eligible for NPI employment, you must be a S. citizen, have a permanent resident status in the U.S. (a “green card”), or a foreign national with eligibility as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Nikon Precision Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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