KLA · 1 week ago
Sr. Staff Optical Engineer (Optical Image, High Precision Lens, Code V)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $271K/yr
5+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. They are seeking a Senior Staff Optical Design Engineer to develop innovative wafer inspection products, focusing on the design process of optical subsystems and collaborating with various teams to meet performance requirements.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership by owning and investigating optical architecture and design options to find the best option through systematic trade off among different performance metrics as well as costs & schedule implications
Closely collaborate with external suppliers and internal functional teams such as technology and system engineering to gather optical performance dependencies
Translate system requirements into optical, mechanical and metrology requirements
Develop and implement optical metrology and alignment concepts to achieve the targeted optical performances
Follow KLA design processes, including design reviews, part procurement from vendors, testing, integration and release
Solve problems that arise within the proto or released inspection systems
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years
Solid background in optics, physics or related field such as imaging system aberrations, Fourier optics, polarization, radiometry etc
Hands-on experiences in lens design, especially in diffraction limited large numerical aperture microscope objective lenses
Experienced in gathering the optical design requirements from the key partners
Experienced in developing optical alignment, error budgets, and metrology for high precision and highly complex optical system
Proficient in Code V or Zemax and Matlab or Python
Prior experience in semiconductor inspection or lithography equipment is a plus
A self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a quick learner who desires to grow by acquiring new knowledge and skills in multi-disciplinary hardware technologies
Detail oriented, methodical problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effectively collaborates in both leadership and support roles, and is committed to mentoring and knowledge-sharing with junior engineers
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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