Senior Optical Systems Engineer - Lithography

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Optical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and validate high‑performance optical lithography systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams to develop specifications, run tests, and ensure quality from concept to production.

The role requires hands‑on experience with opto‑mechanical instrumentation, data analysis, and scripting in Matlab or Python; a MS/PhD in a related field; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 0–7 years of experience in optical engineering.
• Experience designing and using opto‑mechanical instrumentation or systems.
• Proficient in data analysis and data visualization.
• Strong debugging of SW/HW interactions.

Responsibilities

• Identify scope, constraints, and risks for design and volume production of optical components.
• Lead subsystem and optical assembly projects with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers on critical optical sub-assemblies.
• Define subsystem requirements and validate during alpha testing.
• Develop system tests and DOEs to validate performance.
• Write technical reports with findings and solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Optical instrumentation

Data analysis

Python/ Matlab

Troubleshooting

Education

MS or PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and/or related fields

0 - 7 Years of Experience

Tools

Matlab

Python

Optical metrology tools

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Optical Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and validate high‑performance optical lithography systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams to develop specifications, run tests, and ensure quality from concept to production.

The role requires hands‑on experience with opto‑mechanical instrumentation, data analysis, and scripting in Matlab or Python; a MS/PhD in a related field; travel up to 10%.