Nanosys

Join the team that's making a difference in nanotechnology.
At Nanosys we look for people who are energetic, committed, focused and passionate about what they do and building a new industry. We have a "roll-up your sleeves" culture that is based upon individual empowerment, mutual respect and integrity and recognition of successes.

To attract individuals who meet our high standards for creativity, talent and performance, Nanosys offers competitive salary with a wide range of benefits including a comprehensive health plan, basic life and AD&D, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, flexible time off, paid holidays, employee referral program and stock options. We are seeking results-oriented people that are driven by an environment focused on teaming to succeed, and a passion to be part of building a new industry.

We invite you to consider the following opportunities at Nanosys.

If there are no job descriptions that are appropriate for your qualifications, feel free to e-mail your resume and a cover letter to:
careers@nanosysinc.com

AVAILABLE POSITIONS
907 - LED Packaging Engineer
912 - Product Manager
913 - Reliability Engineer (Lighting)
914 - Optical Design Engineer (Remote Phosphor Quantum Dot Applications)
915 - Test Engineer (Remote Phosphor Quantum Dot Applications)

LED Packaging Engineer #907

In this position you will be the lead optical design engineer responsible for the creation of a new set of LED illumination products based on Nanosys proprietary quantum dot phosphor technology. Part of your responsibilities will include working with chemists and packaging engineers in the development of novel packaging and integration techniques for quantum dots which maximize optical efficiency and light extraction. To qualify for this job you should have a track record integrating LED's into high performance illumination devices from concept to production.

Job Requirements:

Hands-on experience in optical design and testing.
Background in optical imaging and display technology.
Broad spectrum of working experience in optical & mechanical design for LEDs.
Optical/Mechanical Design : Zemax, ASAP/LightTools, ProE or equivalent.
Background in thermal modeling would be a plus.
Experience working with external vendors.
Project management experience preferred.

Education/Work Experience:

Minimum MS in physics or engineering with a specialization in optics.
Minimum 5 years industrial experience in integration of LED's into lighting systems.

Please submit your resume through this web site or fax it with a cover letter to: 650-331-2101, attention Human Resources. Please include the job title and number you are applying for. EOE/MFVD employer.

Product Manager #912

We are looking for an assertive Product Manager who will develop and execute technical and business strategies for our quantum dot remote phosphor products in the solid state lighting and LCD display backlighting markets.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Using customer and trade research to define the specifications, features, performance and benefits of business to business products.
Developing and executing a strategic marketing plan for successful product introduction of Nanosys' Quantum Dot Phosphors.
Championing the marketing message of Nanosys' Quantum Dot Phosphors in its respective markets. This would cover creation of presentation materials, datasheets, marketing communications materials, application guides.
Understanding competitive product/technology threats to form defensive product strategies.
Working with sales to monitor and drive key customer opportunities to ensure success.
Developing and meeting revenue and profit goals.

Experience and additional job requirements:

A BSEE in engineering or physics is required.
5 -10 years experience in the semiconductor field at the component level.
2 years of recent experience in the LED sector.
Strong working knowledge in light and color.
Proven track record in product management and marketing, including multiple successful product launches.
Ability to self-motivate in a start-up environment.
Ability to work effectively with engineering, technology development groups and sales.
Ability to develop both strategic and tactical marketing plans, perform product positioning, develop and articulate product message and create collateral materials.
Ability to coordinate with sales to drive and monitor key customer opportunities to ensure success.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please email your resume to careers@nanosysinc.com or fax with a cover letter to: 650-331-2101, attention Human Resources. Also please indicate #912 and your first and last name in the subject line. EEO/AA employer.

Reliability Engineer (Lighting) #913

Background:
Nanosys uses high-IQE semiconductor quantum dots as remote phosphors (QDRP) for BLUs and applications in illumination. QDRPs are a superior solution since they enable spectral engineering, provide high energy efficiency and allow for easy systems integration.

Major responsibilities:
" Establish state-of-the-art reliability function for Quantum Dot Remote Phosphors Packages used in LED driven BLUs and illuminators.
" Define and manage product reliability qualification procedures and efforts.
" Work with Test Engineering to design and build test stations.
" Lead FA efforts to identify failure mechanisms.
" Propose and implement device reliability improvements in collaboration with the design, processing, and packaging teams.
" Work closely with external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, contract manufacturers).

Required Experience/skills:
" 5+ years of experience in LED reliability engineering in a production environment.
" Strong background in reliability engineering, semiconductor physics, and statistics.
" Semiconductor processing and packaging knowledge a plus.
" Strong communication and organizational skills.
" Team player as well as independent thinker and worker.

Education Requirements:
BS in physics / materials science / chemistry / EE or related field.
Advanced degree a plus.

Please email your resume to careers@nanosysinc.com or fax with a cover letter to: 650-331-2101, attention Human Resources. Also please indicate #913 and your first and last name in the subject line. EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

Optical Design Engineer (Remote Phosphor Quantum Dot Applications) #914

Major responsibilities:
" Responsible for optical design of QDRP component and system designs.
" Interface to customers for developing reference designs and facilitating implementation.
" Work as part of a team to develop next generation lighting solutions.

Required Experience/skills:
" 5+ years of experience in LED / display engineering in a production environment.
" Strong background in optics, semiconductor physics, and statistics.
" In-depth experience with relevant software packages.
" Semiconductor processing and packaging knowledge a plus.
" Strong communication and organizational skills.
" Team player as well as independent thinker and worker.

Education Requirements:
BS in physics / materials science / chemistry / EE or related field.
Advanced degree a plus.

Please email your resume to careers@nanosysinc.com or fax with a cover letter to: 650-331-2101, attention Human Resources. Also please indicate #914 and your first and last name in the subject line. EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

Test Engineer (Remote Phosphor Quantum Dot Applications) #915

Major responsibilities:
" Establish state-of-the-art test capability for Quantum Dot Remote Phosphors Packages used in LED driven BLUs and illuminators.
" Design and build QDRP component and systems test stations.
" Develop manufacturing-level test systems and procedures.
" Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (customers, contract manufacturers).

Required Experience/skills:
" 5+ years of experience in LED / display test engineering in a production environment.
" Strong background in Optics, semiconductor physics, and statistics.
" Strong knowledge of simulation and software programs.
" Semiconductor processing and packaging knowledge a plus.
" Strong communication and organizational skills.
" Team player as well as independent thinker and worker.

Education Requirements:
" BS in EE / optics / physics / materials science or related field. Advanced degree a plus.

Please email your resume to careers@nanosysinc.com or fax with a cover letter to: 650-331-2101, attention Human Resources. Also please indicate #915 and your first and last name in the subject line. EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

Nanosys will only pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented where there is a signed recruiting agreement in place between Nanosys and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal and the candidate is submitted for a specific requisition as requested by Nanosys. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Nanosys by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement, Nanosys explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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