Optical Engineer Performance Engineer Senior Stock Administrator/GL Accountant Tax Manager Technical Trainer

Optical Engineer

Title: Optical Engineer Location: San Jose, California Openings: 1 Duties: Create optical designs for new product development of lithography and laser annealing tools. Create design concepts in support of advanced R&D investigations. Provide tolerance analysis for optical designs. Work on projects from the concept development stage through delivery to manufacturing. Develop test and verification procedures; take part in testing and experimentation. Assist manufacturing during manufacture of prototype assemblies, and develop manufacturing processes and work instructions. Support operations to resolve supplier and production problems. Experience/Education Required: Ph. D. in optical engineering or related field.  Will consider M.S. for exceptional candidate. 7+ years industry experience; Experience developing optical systems for lithography, high power laser based systems, infrared systems (1 mm to 10 mm) , and/or imaging systems Proficient in CODE V, ZEMAX, ASAP, working knowledge of MATLAB or MATHCAD desirable. Knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical measurements. Knowledge of optical fabrication methods. Familiarity with refractive and reflective optical system design, and incoherent and coherent sources. Experience with imaging and illumination optical system design. Please submit resumes to: Staffing Department Ultratech, Inc. 3050 Zanker Road San Jose CA 95134 Click Here to send Resume or fax to 408-577-3378

Performance Engineer

Title: Performance Engineer Location: San Jose, California Openings: 1 The Performance Engineering function will incorporate systems, design, reliability, and quality engineering to develop continuous improvement projects for lithography and laser thermal annealing semiconductor capital equipment.  This individual will design to increase tool availability, increase MTBF, and lower MTTR.  Semiconductor equipment is complex, presenting unique challenges across engineering disciplines including electronics, mechanics, software, optics, and physics. A talented, successful performance engineer will be able to work across these disciplines to develop successful innovative solutions. Duties: Manage, design, develop, and implement performance based improvement projects, ensuring that the projects meet specifications, and maintain schedule and budget Work across departments to ensure smooth rollouts of CIP projects Analyze field data, employing statistical analysis to determine projects and prove performance improvements once CIP projects have been implemented Analyze tool components and systems to develop, model, and maintain reliability models Provide technical expertise, guidance, and leadership for technical support and manufacturing engineering groups.  Lead escalation efforts, determine root cause analysis, and provide quick turn engineering solutions for field issues.  Represent engineering as a factory expert at customer sites and during customer calls. Provide technical expertise and documentation to sales and marketing teams Support/supplement quality engineering by performing failure analysis, manufacturing processes, and developing/maintaining component and system test equipment Requirements: Preferred 6+ years experience in photolithography or thermal annealing semiconductor equipment Extensive knowledge of semiconductor market, technologies, components, and customers. Project management experience Familiarity with statistical reliability analysis methods Knowledge of NEC, Semi-S2, F47, and CE standards Experience in establishing and enhancing processes and standard operation procedures. Excellent written and oral communication skills Team player with strong customer service skills, must be willing to work hands on in a clean room environment Strong computer skills Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project) Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, OrCAD, Pads, and ManMan applications International travel required, <20% Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited United States University Please submit resumes to: Staffing Department Ultratech, Inc. 3050 Zanker Road San Jose CA 95134 Click Here to send Resume or fax to 408-577-3378

Senior Stock Administrator/GL Accountant

Title: Senior Stock Administrator/GL Accountant Location: San Jose, California Openings: 1 Duties: Processing daily Stock Option Exercises Entering new accounts, grants, and terminations Preparing, distributing, and maintaining stock option grant agreements Maintaining files Manage Insider Trading compliance and communications Answering employee questions regarding stock options Updating E-Trade database Managing disqualifying disposition survey and reporting Assisting with the resolution of technical issues related to global equity programs Processing SEC filings, such as, Forms 3, 4, and 5 while obtaining appropriate approvals Assisting in the preparation of the company’s 10Qs and 10Ks, including the calculation of SFAS123R option grants valuation and expense Preparing monthly reconciliations associated with Equity: equity rollforward, options outstanding, options available, cap table, etc Performing monthly weighted shares calculation Providing ad hoc reports for different departments and managers Working closely with Human Resources, Legal, E-Trade, Transfer Agent, and other outside service providers Assisting with Sarbanes Oxley compliance and testing. Evaluating, improving and maintaining documentation related to current equity processes and procedures Updating and maintaining documentation and information, in connection with stock plans Assisting in the monthly, quarterly and fiscal year end closings and participating in quarterly financial reporting. Assisting in the preparation of reports for EPS calculation and valuation and preparing the equity roll forward calculation Coordinating the month end close process of international subsidiaries Allocating inter-company expenses to various divisions and reconcile inter-company accounts Working as a liaison between the corporate and international subsidiaries for daily activities Experience/Education Required: Minimum of four years experience handling stock administration for a global, publicly-traded company including interaction with employees, stock administration service providers, and transfer agents Strong knowledge of Equity Edge including SFAS 123R calculations and expense reporting In depth knowledge of Rule 144/145, Section 16, SEC filing requirements, and 10b5-1 Plans administration Knowledge of legal, tax, finance, and international laws in connection with stock plans knowledge of Microsoft Excel Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of personnel and partners Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment Experience Desired: Certified Equity Professional (CEP) preferred Please submit resumes to: Staffing Department Ultratech, Inc. 3050 Zanker Road San Jose CA 95134 Click Here to send Resume or fax to 408-577-3378

Tax Manager

Title:Tax Manager Location: San Jose, California Openings: 1 Duties: General Experience in high-tech industry including manufacturing/semiconductor Manage projects/engagements including coordinating the efforts of other departments and foreign offices Manage and participate in ad-hoc projects Manage all aspects of Federal, State & International Tax , including FAS 109, FIN 48, and FAS 123r Prepare, review and oversee federal and state income tax return preparation process Oversee potential tax audits in various jurisdictions and various areas of tax Research tax issues relating to income tax (federal, state, and international), sales and use tax, and property tax Oversee sales and use tax reporting, including developing internal procedures for determining taxability of products and services and automation of the process Oversee the VAT and GST compliance in various countries Identify and manage potential transfer pricing exposure and oversee annual transfer pricing studies Identify, analyze, and implement international tax planning strategies to minimize overall effective tax rate Interact with third party service providers and manage tax matters of foreign subsidiaries and affiliates including income tax, VAT, GST filings, and other annual/periodic filings Act as the go to person for all the departments including the company foreign subsidiaries for domestic and international tax guidance, tax rules, and strategic planing (knowledge of tax law in UK, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, Singapore, and other international countries) Work with other departments in creating/disposing of entities as it pertains to tax matters Prepare and review income tax provision/FAS 109 and related footnote disclosures Monitor effective tax rate Experience and Education required: Degree in accounting or finance related; tax emphasis and/or Masters in taxation preferred; CPA preferred. 5-7 yrs of federal, multi-state, & international tax  experience (some Big 4 experience preferred). Excellent communication skills Ability to lead, promote team work and maintain a positive work attitude Well organized and goal oriented Work well w/auditors, tax providers, financial institutions on a national and multinational level. Please submit resumes to: Staffing Department Ultratech, Inc. 3050 Zanker Road San Jose CA 95134 Click Here to send Resume or fax to 408-577-3378

Technical Trainer

Title:Technical Trainer Location: San Jose, California Openings: 1 Duties: Class room presentations of Technical Information. Hands on demonstration of system operation in a clean room environment. Course material development and documentation to support technical training classes on complex wafer processing equipment. Preparation of training materials to support training courses on complex wafer processing equipment. Travel to customer sites and conducting training classes at customer sites in a clean room environment. Preparing and editing technical manuals. Supporting, repairing and maintaining complex wafer processing equipment to support training classes. Preparing training material and conducting safety training. Maintaining and preparing class rooms. Documenting training class completion and maintaining training records. Other duties as assigned. Technical trainer will be required to provide training for internal Ultratech customers as well as external customers. Thirty percent travel required. International travel required. Experience and Education required: Three to 5 years experience supporting wafer fabrication capital equipment required. Engineering degree or equivalent required. Proficient in English verbal and written skills. Must have a valid drivers license Computer literate in Microsoft office applications required. Must have or be capable of obtaining a passport. Must pass a background check including credit check. Experience with Technical Writing software preferred. Experience with high powered lasers preferred. Experience providing training in a class room environment preferred. Please submit resumes to: Staffing Department Ultratech, Inc. 3050 Zanker Road San Jose CA 95134 Click Here to send Resume or fax to 408-577-3378