Optical Metrology Systems Engineer – Silicon Valley

Critical Fit Recruiting

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

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Job summary

Critical Fit Recruiting seeks a Systems Engineer to advance optical metrology, optimize existing metrology products, and present results to field teams. You will collaborate with software, hardware, and science groups to translate performance requirements into specifications and experiments.

The role includes hands-on lab work, on-site installation support, and travel up to 15%. A strong background in optical physics and experience with spectroscopy/ellipsometry are essential.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D., MS, or BS in engineering or sciences with optical physics focus.
  • Experience with complex optical systems and spectroscopy/ellipsometry.
  • Experience with precision optical components and optomechanical systems.
  • Hands-on lab experience with prototype systems and semiconductor metrology.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

  • Align, optimize, and validate complex optical systems.
  • Develop best operational methods for tool performance optimization.
  • Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve optical metrology systems.
  • Develop plans of action, and execute in a timely manner.
  • Generate internal and external technical presentations.
  • Clearly communicate requirements and specifications to cross functional teams.
  • Support for on site installation of first in fab metrology tools, initial tool matching efforts, and generation of procedures and training documents.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting
Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Optical Physics
MS in Engineering or Sciences with optical focus
BS in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Python
MATLAB

Job description

Critical Fit Recruiting seeks a Systems Engineer to advance optical metrology, optimize existing metrology products, and present results to field teams. You will collaborate with software, hardware, and science groups to translate performance requirements into specifications and experiments.

The role includes hands-on lab work, on-site installation support, and travel up to 15%. A strong background in optical physics and experience with spectroscopy/ellipsometry are essential.

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