Senior Optical Systems Engineer - Imaging & Motion Control

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA, a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, seeks a system design engineer for the Broadband Plasma division in Milpitas, CA. You will analyze requirements, design complex inspection systems, and work across disciplines to optimize tool performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, testing, and field support, with occasional travel. PhD/MS in related fields and strong Python scripting are highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters preferred; strong background in optics and engineering.
• Experience with optical imaging and control motion systems is required.
• Python scripting for data collection and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and develop requirement specifications and test plans.
• Create and review designs with functional groups.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions in manufacturing and in the field.
• Support internal and external customers in optimizing tool performance.
• Lead troubleshoot efforts in manufacturing and in the field.
• Occasional travel will be required.

Skills

Python scripting

System design

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

PhD in applied optics, mechanical/electrical engineering, physics or related disciplines

MS in related field

BS in related field

Job description

KLA, a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, seeks a system design engineer for the Broadband Plasma division in Milpitas, CA. You will analyze requirements, design complex inspection systems, and work across disciplines to optimize tool performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, testing, and field support, with occasional travel. PhD/MS in related fields and strong Python scripting are highly valued.