Staff Optical Engineer

Veeco; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

ESPP

401(k) Match

Job summary

Veeco in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to design and verify complex optical parts for lithography and laser annealing tools. You will develop imaging, illumination, and high-power beamforming systems and contribute to IP creation and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements include an MS (8+ years) or PhD (5+ years) in Optical Engineering, strong Zemax experience, and hands-on lab skills. Travel up to 20% may be required; competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• MS degree with 8+ years of experience in Optical Engineering or related field; or a PhD degree with 5+ years of related experience is required.
• Experience with Zemax is also required.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects from the concept development stage through delivery to manufacturing.
• Provide tolerance analysis for optical designs.
• Develop test and verification procedures; take part in testing and experimentation.
• Assist Manufacturing during the manufacture of prototype assemblies, and develop manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Support operations to resolve supplier and production problems.
• Create optical designs for new product development of lithography and laser annealing tools.
• Create design concepts in support of advanced R&D investigations.

Skills

Optical engineering

Zemax

CODE V

FRED

MATLAB

Education

MS in Optical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

FRED

MATLAB

MATHCAD

Job description

About Veeco

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world. We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview

This is a hands‑on position responsible for the design and experimental verification of complex optical parts and assemblies for lithography and laser annealing tools. The engineer in this position designs and implements complex imaging, illumination, and high‑power beamforming and beam delivery systems. In this position, you will be responsible for IP creation, design, experimentation, and interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing departments.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects from the concept development stage through delivery to manufacturing
• Provide tolerance analysis for optical designs
• Develop test and verification procedures; take part in testing and experimentation
• Assist Manufacturing during the manufacture of prototype assemblies, and develop manufacturing processes and work instructions
• Support operations to resolve supplier and production problems
• Create optical designs for new product development of lithography and laser annealing tools
• Create design concepts in support of advanced R&D investigations

Qualifications

MS degree with 8+ years of experience in Optical Engineering or related field; or a PhD degree with 5+ years of related experience is required. Experience with ZEMAX is also required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience developing optical systems for lithography, high power laser-based systems, infrared systems, and/or imaging systems.
• Expert level knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical measurements. Hands on lab experience.
• Knowledge of optical fabrication methods.
• Familiarity with refractive and reflective optical system design, and coherent and incoherent sources.
• Experience with imaging and illumination system design and analysis.
• Proficient in CODE V, ZEMAX, FRED; working knowledge of MATLAB or MATHCAD preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Salary And Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $186,000-$240,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors when determining your pay.

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Notice To Applicants

All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].