Systems Engineer-Optical Metrology

Critical Fit Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Fit Recruiting seeks a Systems Engineer to advance optical metrology, optimize existing metrology products, and present results to field teams. You will collaborate with software, hardware, and science groups to translate performance requirements into specifications and experiments.

The role includes hands-on lab work, on-site installation support, and travel up to 15%. A strong background in optical physics and experience with spectroscopy/ellipsometry are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MS, or BS in engineering or sciences with optical physics focus.
• Experience with complex optical systems and spectroscopy/ellipsometry.
• Experience with precision optical components and optomechanical systems.
• Hands-on lab experience with prototype systems and semiconductor metrology.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Align, optimize, and validate complex optical systems.
• Develop best operational methods for tool performance optimization.
• Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve optical metrology systems.
• Develop plans of action, and execute in a timely manner.
• Generate internal and external technical presentations.
• Clearly communicate requirements and specifications to cross functional teams.
• Support for on site installation of first in fab metrology tools, initial tool matching efforts, and generation of procedures and training documents.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Optical Physics

MS in Engineering or Sciences with optical focus

BS in Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Systems Engineer - Optical Metrology - San Jose, CA Area

DESCRIPTION

The Systems Engineer will support development of new optical metrology technologies, optimize the performance of existing metrology products, and communicate those optimization results and methods to the field. The successful candidate will interface with cross functional engineering teams, e.g. software, hardware, and applications scientists, to generate specifications and performance requirements that guide systems development. Candidate will also design and perform experiments that validate those requirements have been met and provide guidance on implementation improvements where needed.

Responsibilities

• Alignment, optimization, and validation of complex optical systems


• Development of best operational methods for tool performance optimization


• Design and conduct experiments to characterize, troubleshoot, and improve optical metrology systems


• Develop plans of action, and execute in a timely manner


• Generate both internal and external technical presentations


• Clearly communicate requirements and specifications to cross functional teams


• Support for on site installation of first in fab metrology tools, initial tool matching efforts of those systems, and the generation of procedures and training documents to educate local engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. MS or BS in Engineering or Sciences with a focus on optical physics


• 2-3 years of experience in complex optical systems, analysis, and applications development including use of broadband light sources for spectroscopy and ellipsometry


• Experience in application and integration of precision optical and optomechanical components


• Proficiency in data analysis using various programming/scripting tools (Python, Matlab, etc.)


• Excellent analytical capability for systematic troubleshooting


• Prior experience with semiconductor capital equipment including working knowledge of optical processing, metrology and/or inspection products


• Experience working on prototype systems in a hands-on laboratory setting


• New product development and support in the semiconductor space


• Will require international travel of up to <15%.