Laser/ Optical System Engineer

**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, voice-controlled 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 problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

**Group/Division**

The Global Service Support Organization (GSS) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The GSS organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.
- Characterize new laser or optical systems and analyze test results statistically to validate design specifications, tolerance, reproducibility, reliability etc.
- Able to set up laser or optical test system with other subsystem interfaces, e.g. mechanical, electrical, software and clean room facilities, for control and data acquisition.
- Design, assemble, align tabletop optical components for system prototyping and validation.
- Perform in-depth system analysis to determine optical solutions for product improvement or to mitigate technical risks.
- Conduct root cause analysis on integrated systems to identify systematic or intermittent issues.
- Create operational method sheets and process related procedures, update/ release documentation and engineering change order, and able to structure BoM.
- Work closely with vendors/ design engineers, manufacturing/ service team in work routine to close product gaps for manufacturability and serviceability.
- Report test results, support field escalations and drive for engineering solutions across different functional teams for project deliverables.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Master/ PhD degree holder in opto-electronics, opto-mechanical or related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in a multi-discipline optical system environment
- Be able to work in a global, multi-cultural organization
- Experience with Enovia process is an advantage
- Self-driven to work effectively with diverse, cross functional teams in a highly dynamic environment with changing workloads and deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. _
- KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer_