Senior Optical Engineer; E

Position: Senior Optical Engineer (E)
Company OverviewKLA 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 /Preferred Qualifications Sr Optical Eng ineers are core to KLA ’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Optical Engineering talent community, we are i nterested in learning about your background.

A pply to this posting for Future Opportunit ies with KLA .The senior optical engineer in the LS-Swift 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, Master's Level Degree or work experience of 4 years, Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 5 years

Proficient level in Matlab or equivalent

Proficient in Ze Max 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 LEDsExperience 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 , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 4 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $ - $Primary

Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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…