Research Scientist: Laser Plasma & Optical Metrology

KLA-Belgium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA in Ann Arbor seeks a Research Scientist to advance next-generation laser sustained plasma light sources in sub-UV wavelengths. You will lead photometric tooling, analyze spectral data, and develop proposal-ready specifications for future wafer inspection tools.

This role requires hands-on lab work with high-power lasers, optics, and complex test setups, plus collaboration with internal and external partners. Doctorate or equivalent experience is expected for success.

Qualifications

• PhD required with related research in plasma spectroscopy or optical metrology.
• Experience designing optical metrology test setups and photometric instrumentation.
• Proven ability to analyze spectral data and validate subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and setup photometric tooling including spectrometers and photometers.
• Process and analyze spectral data from plasma light sources.
• Design experiments to retire risks and validate critical subsystems.
• Collaborate with internal customers and external partners on technical projects.
• Hands-on maintenance of engineering prototype systems.

Skills

Plasma spectroscopy

Optical metrology

Laser safety

Optics & mechatronics

Data analysis

Python/LabVIEW/MATLAB

Spectral data processing

Experiment design

Education

Doctorate (Academic) Degree

Master's Degree with related experience

Bachelor's Degree with related experience

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

KLA in Ann Arbor seeks a Research Scientist to advance next-generation laser sustained plasma light sources in sub-UV wavelengths. You will lead photometric tooling, analyze spectral data, and develop proposal-ready specifications for future wafer inspection tools.

This role requires hands-on lab work with high-power lasers, optics, and complex test setups, plus collaboration with internal and external partners. Doctorate or equivalent experience is expected for success.