KLA · 2 days ago
Staff Optical Research Scientist
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $263K/yr
3+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, and they are seeking a staff optical research scientist to drive advanced optics R&D. The role involves high performance optics design, optical system modeling, and collaboration with vendors to resolve manufacturing issues.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Driving CTO group’s advanced optics R&D in the following areas
High performance optics design
DUV optics design and know-how
High precision optical metrology
Advanced opto-mechanical design
Accurate optical system modeling
High precision experiments
AI for optics
Proposing and designing optical architecture to meet the requirements of dedicated applications
Translating the top-level system requirements into subsystem specifications
Performing critical optical design analysis, covering the following areas: tolerance analysis, misalignment compensation schemes and metrology challenges
Collaborating with and guiding vendors to resolve manufacturing issues
Designing and conducting experiments to validate the system performance, and addressing the outstanding issues
Identifying the key areas in optics design or modeling that can significantly benefit from AI technologies
Proposition
Proof of concept
Validation
Qualification
Required
Solid background in physics, optics and math
Expertise in optics design, modeling and experiments
Expertise in numerical simulations while proficient in at least one of the typical programming languages for this purpose, such as Matlab, Python, Julia, … etc
Familiar with AI technologies and their typical applications to solving physical problems
Highly motivated and curiosity-driven
Skilled in effective communication and team collaboration
Ability to travel up to 15%
Ph.D. in physics, optics or math with at least 3 years' relevant working experience
Preferred
Knowledge of semiconductor metrology/inspection industry
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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