Senior Optical Engineer (e)

KLA

Milpitas, CA, USA
Base: $125,100.00 - $212,700.00; bonus/equity: not...
Classical optics physics knowledge
Laser development knowledge
Optical system modeling
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, investing 15% of sales back into R&D

Job Summary

  • KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, investing 15% of sales back into R&D.
  • The Senior Optical Engineer will support current and future generation products, focusing on modeling optical systems, creating experiments, and analyzing data.
  • The role offers opportunities to broaden skills in optical modeling, image simulation, thermal lensing, coating fabrication, and optical testing, with company investment in training.

Matching Summary

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, investing 15% of sales back into R&D.

Salary

Base: $125,100.00 - $212,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K) with matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Classical optics physics knowledge
  • Laser development knowledge
  • Optical system modeling
  • Laboratory experiment design
  • Optical error budget analysis
  • Matlab or equivalent proficiency
  • ZeMax proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in learning new skills
  • Teamwork and schedule delivery
  • Effective communication skills
  • Statistical knowledge for manufacturability
  • Experience with laser beam propagation

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate or 2 years experience
  • Master's Degree or 4 years experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or 5 years experience
  • Proficient in Matlab or equivalent
  • Proficient in ZeMax
  • Working knowledge of optical fundamentals
  • Able to run tolerance analysis
  • Effective communication in English
  • Teamwork and schedule delivery

Work Rights

Not specified

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