“An unprecedented opportunity to define a radically new class of device....” That’s how Scientific American described spintronics. NVE is a leader in practical spintronics and a recognized innovator. The company won a 2015 Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award for Spintronic Magnetic Sensors, was one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in America for four consecutive years, and named the Best Technology Company to Work for in Eden Prairie by Zippia. If you enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment where achievement is fostered and encouraged, NVE can provide you a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity with great chances for advancement.

Great Benefits
NVE offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, HSA with $3,600/year/family company contribution, dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, fully-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and 401(k) program with a 100% company match up to 3% of salary.

We also provide free coffee because we’re driven by spintronics, talent, and caffeine.

Great Location
NVE is located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a young thriving city in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Eden Prairie has been named a best place to live by CNN Money Magazine.

We are also easy to get to, just off US-212 near I-494.
 

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Open Positions

Production Planner
A high-visibility position planning the manufacturing of our cutting-edge products. Great growth potential for advancement into a range of other jobs.

Responsibilities:
  • Help plan production activities based on customer orders and vendor leadtimes
  • Set priorities for our in-house cleanroom manufacturing faciliity
  • Work with engineers to transition new products into production
  • Complete critical documentation such as runcards and work requests
  • Purchasing of production materials and supplies
  • Scan, archive, and retrieve production records

Requirements:
  • Three to five years of relevant experience.
  • High-school diploma; associate degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Fast, accurate, and detail oriented.


Wafer Fabrication Operator (first or second shift)
Build cutting edge spintronic / semiconductor wafers in our unique cleanroom production facility. Training provided. This job is in a safe, HEPA-filtered clean room.

Responsibilities:
  • Primary tasks are thin-film deposition and related measurements.
  • Other operations may include photolithography, etching, annealing, inspecting, measuring, and plating.

Skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to use or learn to use basic computer functions.
  • Capable of entering data into SPC charts.
  • Good eye-hand coordination.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask.

Education and Training
  • Experience in semiconductor fabrication, automated machine operation, or light assembly.
  • High school or equivalent minimum.
  • Associate degree or equivalent is a plus.


Engineering and Technician Intern
Maintain NVE's industry leadership by helping develop new magnetic devices with NVE's spintronic technologies.

Detailed Duties
  • Work directly with NVE engineers and scientists to develop state-of-the-art Giant Magnetoresistance and Tunneling Magnetoresistance magnetic devices.
  • Develop electrical and magnetic evaluation and demonstration systems by designing and building new circuit boards and writing new software and firmware.
  • Complete qualification testing and documentation on new products.
  • Minimum 16 hours per week. Flexible schedule. Full-time summer opportunities.

Qualifications
  • Current undergraduate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field.
  • Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
  • Strong work ethic and results oriented.

Process Scientist Intern
Maintain NVE's industry leadership by improving semiconductor wafer fabrication processes, solving process problems that generate yield loss, and optimizing process margins.

Detailed Duties
  • Work directly with NVE engineers and scientists to identify root cause of failure mechanisms, yield detractors, and customer quality issues and incorporate solutions into device materials and wafer process flows.
  • Implement optimized methods of materials deposition in sputtering, electrodeposition, and spin coating.
  • Establish and document best practices for product wafer fabrication through photolithography, wet and dry etch, and deposition.
  • Participate in the development of new devices through implementing robust process flows and structures.
  • Minimum 16 hours per week. Flexible school year schedule. Full-time summer and longer term employment opportunities available.

Qualifications
  • Year 2020 or 2021 BS or MS graduatec in materials science, physics, or electrical engineering or related field.
  • Strong foundation in materials properties and materials deposition, characterization, and processing.
  • Experience with failure analysis of materials and devices using analytical techniques such as SEM, Auger, XRD, electrical characterization, etc.
  • Demonstrated exceptional experimental design and problem solving abilities.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with a strong foundation in data analysis and statistical techniques. Database skills a plus.
  • Strong work ethic and results oriented.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor processing equipment, vacuum technology, and SPC a plus.
 
 
Mechanical Design and Layout Intern
Maintain NVE's industry leadership by designing and drafting mechanical fixtures, devices, and tools to support manufacturing and new product development.

Detailed Duties
  • Work directly with NVE engineers, technicians, and scientists in mechanical design and layout.
  • Create professional 2D and 3D drawings for machine fabrication or 3D printing.
  • Interface with machine and print shops to get new designs built and tested.
  • Maintain in-house 3D printing capabilities for rapid fixturing and prototyping.
  • Document new drawings, designs, and products.
  • Minimum 16 hours per week. Flexible schedule.Full-time summer and longer term employment opportunities available.

Qualifications
  • Current student in Engineering Drafting and Design or Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
  • Efficient design and drafting skills with 3D design CAD software such as Autocad, Fusion, or Solidworks.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and solution design abilities.
  • Results oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.