Optical Systems Engineer — Reliability and Leadership

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced optical and imaging solutions for next-generation products and systems. You will work across hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical teams to optimize optical performance for sensing, visualization, inspection, and imaging.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in reliability, system integration, and qualification programs, with opportunities to influence product architecture and roadmap decisions.

Qualifications

• BS in Optics engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in reliability, systems, or product development engineering.
• Experience leading complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with FA/RCA, qualification programs, and reliability testing.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with imaging, sensing, or semiconductor equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level engineering activities across new product development and sustaining programs.
• Define reliability requirements, test methodologies, qualification strategies, and validation plans for complex equipment.
• Serve as SME for reliability, system performance, and root cause investigations.
• Drive Design for Reliability (DfR) across the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple concurrent development programs.

Skills

Optical engineering

Imaging technologies

Computer vision

System integration

Education

BS in Optics engineering

Tools

Data analytics tools

Scripting

Job description

ASM is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced optical and imaging solutions for next-generation products and systems. You will work across hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical teams to optimize optical performance for sensing, visualization, inspection, and imaging.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in reliability, system integration, and qualification programs, with opportunities to influence product architecture and roadmap decisions.