Senior Optical Engineer E
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$ 125100 - 212700
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Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop smartphone wearable device voicecontrolled gadget flexible screen VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles integrated circuits packaging printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15 of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists engineers data scientists and problemsolvers work together with the worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Sr Optical Engineers are core to KLAs technology while we do not currently have an opening we are always building our Optical Engineering talent community we are interested in learning about your background.
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The senior optical engineer in the LSSwift group will support current projects and also work on future generation products. The successful candidate will have good physics knowledge of classical optics or good knowledge of laser development. The ideal candidate will support modeling of optical systems and optical phenomenon (such as thermal lensing and laser damage) create laboratory experiments to root cause optical path issues and analyze data from the experiments. A key function of the senior engineer will be to work with the systems engineering group to create an overall error budget for the optical system.
This position will give the right candidate the opportunity to broaden his/ her skills to include
- 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
The successful candidate does not need the entire range of knowledge to support the range of topics above but should be interested in learning. We are willing to invest in training the right candidate.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate or work experience of 2 years Masters Level Degree or work experience of 4 years Bachelors 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 qualifications:
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 2 years Masters Level Degree or work experience of 4 years Bachelors Level Degree or work experience of 5 yearsThe company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical dental vision life and 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 and paid company holidays and family care and bonding leave.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at to request accommodation.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
