Optical Development Engineer — Laser Alignment & Test

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking an optical engineer in Milpitas to join the INSIGHT engineering development team. You will build and align laser/test equipment, develop alignment procedures, and collect data for analysis and presentations.

The role requires hands-on optical work, lab experience, and the ability to travel to vendor sites and occasionally to Singapore manufacturing locations. Opportunities for growth and cutting-edge metrology solutions are offered.

Qualifications

• Optical training or equivalent experience in the optical field.
• Experience with optical alignment and testing laboratory work.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field with 3 years of experience, or a Master’s in optics with 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Building and aligning lasers and test equipment (clean room environment).
• Creating alignment and assembly procedures.
• Testing data collection and presenting results.

Skills

Optical understanding

Mechanical integration

English communication

Optical alignment procedures

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in optics

Job description

KLA is seeking an optical engineer in Milpitas to join the INSIGHT engineering development team. You will build and align laser/test equipment, develop alignment procedures, and collect data for analysis and presentations.

The role requires hands-on optical work, lab experience, and the ability to travel to vendor sites and occasionally to Singapore manufacturing locations. Opportunities for growth and cutting-edge metrology solutions are offered.