Senior Optical 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.

**Job Description**:

- Designing and specifying optical components and modules such as lasers, LEDs, optical filters, cameras, sensors, and lens assemblies
- Creating specification documents and working with vendors to design for manufacturability and process
- Calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting prototype optical systems
- Assembling and aligning tabletop optical components
- Developing, documenting, and detailing operational methods sheets and assembly procedures with vendors
- Implement optical alignment and metrology process or test/tooling fixtures to achieve targeted optical performance
- Integrating prototype systems onto semiconductor tools for system function testing and validation
- Determining test methods and procedures for technical de-risk or to eliminate root causes
- Reporting and presenting results to guide design decisions
- Evaluating design alternatives especially for timeline, tolerancing, manufacturability, light budgets, error budgets, and gauge repeatability and reproducibility
- Following a design process with reviews, procurement from vendors, first-article inspection, testing, prototype integration, and design release

PROFICIENT IN:
- Demonstrating an understanding of optical subsystems and their interface with other subsystems, e.g. mechanical, electrical, control, environment, and software
- Performing in-depth system troubleshooting using diagnostics, protocols, theory of operations, and other information
- Creating technical and process related procedures from scratch, redlining drafts, and updating and releasing documentation
- Assisting with technical conference calls and support issues escalated from the field and customer
- Developing recommendations and acting independently to determine appropriate test and troubleshooting methods
- Working on complex assignments where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required for problem solving

Minimum Qualifications
- PHD/Degrees in optical engineering preferred or physics
- An understanding of optics theory, especially illumination, imaging, and microscope systems, is a must
- Experience with optical design in software such as CodeV, Zemax, or Lighttools
- Optical bench, subsystem, or system assembly experience and comfort with complex optomechanical alignment
- Ability to measure, troubleshoot, test, process, and communicate data, images, signals, and readings
- Ability to travel to manufacturing and customer facilities (domestic and international) as part of product development
- Be results driven
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines
- Be able to work in a multi-discipline and multi-culture global organization
- Experience with spectroscopy, coatings, and opto-mechanics a plus
- 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_