Senior Optical Engineer (E)

KLA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Optical Engineers to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of electronic devices. As a senior optical engineer, you will engage in modeling optical systems, conducting experiments, and collaborating with systems engineering to ensure high-quality outcomes. With a strong emphasis on research and development, this company invests significantly in its employees, offering opportunities for growth and learning. If you're passionate about optics and eager to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Wellness benefits

Family care and bonding leave

Qualifications

• Strong physics knowledge of classical optics or laser development.
• Experience in optical modeling and testing with a focus on problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support current projects and future generation products in optical engineering.
• Model optical systems and analyze data from experiments.

Skills

Optical modeling

Image simulation

Thermal lensing modeling

Optical testing

Statistical knowledge for manufacturability

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate or equivalent work experience

Master's Level Degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Matlab

ZeMax

Job description

Base Pay Range: $125,100.00 - $212,700.00

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device, or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research, and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Sr Optical Engineers are core to KLA’s technology. While we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Optical Engineering talent community, and we are interested in learning about your background.

Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.

The senior optical engineer in the LS-Swift group will support current projects and also work on future generation products. The successful candidate will have good physics knowledge of classical optics or good knowledge of laser development. The ideal candidate will support modeling of optical systems and optical phenomena (such as thermal lensing and laser damage), create laboratory experiments to root cause optical path issues, and analyze data from the experiments. A key function of the senior engineer will be to work with the systems engineering group to create an overall error budget for the optical system.

This position will give the right candidate the opportunity to broaden his/her skills to include:

• Optical modeling (geometric optics and beam propagation)
• Image simulation
• Modeling of light sources
• Light level estimates
• Thermal lensing modeling
• Coating fabrication
• Coating laser damage
• Optical testing
• Optical specifications
• Vendor coordination

The successful candidate does not need the entire range of knowledge to support the range of topics above but should be interested in learning. We are willing to invest in training the right candidate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate or work experience of 2 years, Master's Level Degree or work experience of 4 years, Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 5 years
• Proficient level in Matlab or equivalent
• Proficient in ZeMax
• Working knowledge of optical fundamentals (ray tracing, stray light, aberrations, diffraction)
• Able to run a tolerance analysis
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• Able to work effectively in a team and deliver finished work products to a schedule
• Able to perform an experimental error budget analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of optical testing (interferometer and Shack Hartman)
• Basic knowledge of optical coatings
• Statistical knowledge for manufacturability and yield
• Experience with laser beam propagation
• Experience with lasers and LEDs
• Experience designing laboratory test setups/knowledge of cameras and detectors
• Fourier optics knowledge
• Image simulation capability (Matlab)
• Image analysis capability

Benefits:

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.

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