Optics Manufacturing Design Engineer – Alignment & Yield

KLA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a highly qualified optics scientist/engineer to lead the assembly, alignment and testing of opto‑mechanical subsystems for the latest generation of wafer inspection tools in Singapore.

You will drive manufacturing procedures, oversee system integration projects, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. This role requires strong PM skills, a collaborative mindset, and readiness to travel internationally up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD/masters or equivalent with relevant optics experience.
• Hands-on assembly, alignment, calibration of opto-mechanical subsystems.
• Experience with optical testing equipment (interferometers, spectrometers, etc.).
• Proven ability to develop manufacturing procedures and lead teams.
• Excellent PM, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally (25%).

Responsibilities

• Manage optical alignment equipment and related alignment methodology for the latest generation of optical wafer inspection tools
• Identify ways to improve yield and predictability of the optical integration process
• Participate in the integration and troubleshooting of the manufacturing issues of the optical systems and subsystems
• Work with suppliers to resolve component/part quality problems in a timely manner.
• Assist Quality and Purchasing departments in driving supplier quality improvements and cost reductions

Skills

Opto-mechanical assembly & alignment

Calibration

System integration

Optical testing equipment

Interferometers

Autocollimators

Spectrometers

Project management

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

PhD in Physics or Optics

Tools

Interferometers

Autocollimators

Alignment telescopes

Spectrometers

Job description

KLA is seeking a highly qualified optics scientist/engineer to lead the assembly, alignment and testing of opto‑mechanical subsystems for the latest generation of wafer inspection tools in Singapore.

You will drive manufacturing procedures, oversee system integration projects, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. This role requires strong PM skills, a collaborative mindset, and readiness to travel internationally up to 25% as needed.