KLA Photophysics Research Scientist 

Singapore, Singapore 

287136327

Responsibilities:

This position requires a solid understanding of interaction mechanism between photons and materials, and its application to photochemistry, photocontamination, and materials selection under high power ultraviolet light exposure. The candidate must have high proficiency in experimental and data analysis, demonstrate the ability to extract clear results from complex data sets.

The candidate will provide guidance and leadership in the following areas:

• Surface analytical and data analysis; Extraction of clear results and conclusions from data sets.

• Making actionable plans from analysed data and discussions with subject matter experts.

• Failure analysis while working closely with other engineering groups, such as material research scientists, optics engineers, opto-mechanical engineers and laser systems engineers to ensure the feasibilities of new material/process to KT products

• Strong team building with CTO team in Milpitas and other groups involved in the projects.

• Understands UV driven photo contamination, and implementation of control via materials selection, cleaning processes and purge control. Establish the reliability model of optics under certain UV radiation conditions.

• Provides guidance to opto-mechanical engineers to meet reliability and performance specs of our next generation opto-mechanical sub-systems.

• Guiding the design teams on proper contamination control packaging/materials selection

• Conducting laser damage test and analysis as needed

  • Optical coating improvements

  • Bulk optics

  • Non-linear optics

  • Supplier qualification and development

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge in material physics, optics and surface science.

  • Analytical instruments: optical interferometer and other surface analytical techniques (GCMS, SEM, AFM) a plus

• Strong knowledge on optics crystaland thin film optics coating technology

• Comfortable with hands on mechanical work and design of experiments. Experience in setting up optical bench for conducting opto-electronic measurements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Must be a good team player

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, optics or related with at least 2 years of experience.