Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a globally operating company and a leading provider of innovative metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

With around 1,400 employees, three research and development centers, and 31 locations worldwide, we deliver valuable insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage a variety of technological disciplines – including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms – to develop hardware and software solutions that measure virtually every modern computer chip in the world. Nova looks down to the atomic level, gains unique insights through dimensional, material, and chemical metrology, and provides customers with actionable data. This enables us to tackle critical challenges with differentiated solutions. Our exceptional, people-focused, and innovation-driven corporate culture ensures that every individual at Nova has the opportunity to make a real impact and push the boundaries of what is technologically possible.

Sentronics Metrology GmbH was recently acquired by Nova and is a leading company in the field of high-precision measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Based in Mannheim, Sentronics brings over 25 years of experience in developing state-of-the-art metrology systems. The integration of Sentronics is already well underway. Sentronics is now a permanent part of the Nova family and shares the same values: innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The combination of Nova’s global presence and Sentronics’ advanced technology and expertise creates a unique platform for growth and innovation. As part of Nova, Sentronics will fully benefit from the exciting opportunities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.

As an FPGA Developer (m/f/d) at Sentronics Metrology (a Nova Company) in Mannheim, you will take on a key role in developing modern FPGA-based control and signal processing systems for our high-end optical measurement solutions. You will design, program, and simulate complex circuits and collaborate closely with development and quality assurance teams. With your technical expertise and structured working style, you will elevate our systems to the next level – innovative, precise, and future-oriented.

We are looking for creative minds with high ambitions who see the seemingly impossible as a challenge and love to achieve innovative breakthroughs in a global, multidisciplinary team.

Please submit your application in English .

For questions, feel free to contact us at talent@novami.com .

Role Responsibilities:

• Developing FPGA-based architectures for high-precision optical distance sensors
• Designing and implementing high-performance signal processing algorithms for advanced metrology applications in the semiconductor industry
• Programming and simulating complex digital FPGA circuits
• Integrating FPGA modules into existing hardware and software systems
• Maintaining and optimizing existing FPGA projects, including platforms based on Lattice Semiconductor and Intel FPGA
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional development teams to ensure continuous innovation and technological advancement

Requirements:

• A strong academic background in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Several years of relevant professional experience (3+ years), ideally in the field of FPGA development
• Profound expertise in VHDL programming for FPGAs, serving as the foundation of your engineering work
• Solid knowledge of embedded C/C++, particularly in the context of optoelectronic systems, is considered an advantage
• Familiarity with MATLAB or similar tools for modeling and analysis is desirable
• Confident handling of high-speed and standard interfaces such as DDR, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and SerDes
• Experience with softcore processors on FPGAs or SoCs is a strong advantage; alternatively, you demonstrate a high level of motivation and the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with this field.