KLA · 2 days ago
Senior Optical Engineer (E)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $213K/yr
5+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. They are seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to support current projects and work on future generation products, focusing on optical modeling, laboratory experiments, and collaboration with systems engineering to create error budgets for optical systems.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support current projects and also work on future generation products
Support modeling of optical systems and optical phenomenon (such as thermal lensing and laser damage)
Create laboratory experiments to root cause optical path issues
Analyze data from the experiments
Work with the systems engineering group to create an overall error budget for the optical system
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 set ups/ knowledge of cameras and detectors
Fourier optics knowledge
Image simulation capability (Matlab)
Image analysis capability
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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