Lead Optical Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

California, Missouri, United States KLA Full time
Company Overview
KLA stands at the forefront of diversified electronics within the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Our technologies are integral to the production of virtually every electronic device globally.

From laptops and smartphones to advanced wearable devices and smart cars, our innovations play a crucial role in bringing these technologies to life.

We specialize in creating systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays.

Our commitment to innovation is evident as we reinvest 15% of our sales back into research and development.

Our teams, comprised of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers, collaborate with leading technology providers to expedite the advancement of tomorrow's electronic devices.

Life at KLA is dynamic, and our teams thrive on solving complex challenges. There is always something exciting happening here. Job Description

As a Senior Optical Engineer, you will be pivotal to KLA's technological advancements. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously cultivating our Optical Engineering talent community and are eager to learn about your expertise.

By applying to this posting, you will be considered for future opportunities with KLA.

Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, and testing methodologies for various optical subsystems integral to our inspection tools.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct thorough investigations of design alternatives, evaluating tolerances, manufacturability, light budgets, and other trade-offs in imaging and illumination systems.
  • Deliver comprehensive optical system designs, ensuring meticulous tolerancing analysis that considers alignment processes, metrology, system calibrations, and opto-mechanical design constraints.
  • Translate system or subsystem requirements into optical design and manufacturing specifications.
  • Develop and implement optical alignment and metrology processes, including test and tooling fixtures to achieve targeted optical performance.
  • Oversee the complete design process throughout the product development cycle, including design reviews, part procurement, verification, integration, and product release.
  • Debug and troubleshoot any optical issues that arise within the system.
  • Design and construct high-precision off-axis mirror systems.
  • Perform coating modeling using optical software and establish optical requirements for coatings.
  • Conduct optical analyses to provide necessary information for completing light budgets.
Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in the following areas:

  • Exceptional optical system design skills, particularly in high-precision lens/mirror design and illumination design, preferably within semiconductor tools.
  • High proficiency in optical design software such as CodeV, Zemax, or LightTools.
  • Adept at conducting statistical tolerancing for optical components and systems.
  • Ability to create specifications for precision opto-mechanical assemblies.
  • Strong understanding of optics manufacturability and its reflection in optical design.
  • Solid knowledge of optical metrology tools and data.
  • Experience in building and aligning complex optical systems using various mechanical tools and techniques.
Experience:

We highly value candidates with over five years of professional experience in high-precision optical system development, particularly in semiconductor tools. Experience collaborating with top-tier optical suppliers to develop high-precision optics and assemblies is also preferred.

Personal Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Independence in work and the ability to deliver results with minimal supervision.
  • Strong customer focus and a commitment to satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency, and professionalism.
  • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in completing assignments.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey progress and status clearly to managers and customers.
  • Capability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and customers.
Education:

A Master's or Doctorate in Optical Engineering or Physics is preferred. A strong background in geometrical optics, Fourier optics, lens/mirror design, radiometry, optical metrology, illumination optics, and optical imaging systems is highly desired.

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