Optical Systems R&D Scientist for Wafer Inspection

KLA; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking an optical engineer/research scientist to advance next-generation optical system R&D for semiconductor inspection and manufacturing applications.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop modeling, analysis, and design capabilities for high-performance optical systems, gaining hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges and mentorship in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with optics experience.
• Familiarity with optical design and simulation tools such as Zemax, Code V, OSLO.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python for modeling and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of geometrical optics, physical optics, imaging systems, and optical tolerancing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support modeling and analysis of advanced wafer-inspection optical systems.
• Assist in the design and evaluation of objective lenses and related optical subsystems.
• Learn and apply optical system design principles, including performance, manufacturability, and cost tradeoffs.
• Perform optical simulations, tolerance analysis, and data analysis using industry-standard software tools as well as proprietary algorithms.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and multi-functional teams on system architecture and design challenges.
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to understand practical considerations in optics fabrication and manufacturing.
• Participate in experiments, testing, and validation activities for optical system performance.
• Contribute to documentation, technical reviews, and design discussions.
• Develop familiarity with semiconductor inspection technologies and high-precision optical engineering practices.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Zemax

Code V

OSLO

Geometrical optics

Physical optics

Education

PhD in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

COMSOL

Lumerical

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking an optical engineer/research scientist to advance next-generation optical system R&D for semiconductor inspection and manufacturing applications.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop modeling, analysis, and design capabilities for high-performance optical systems, gaining hands-on experience with real-world engineering challenges and mentorship in a dynamic, innovative environment.