KLA Sr Optical Engineer System Design 

United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor 

693272637

Qualifications

In this role successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Lead specification, design and performance verification of optical sub-systems.
• Design, model and analyze complex optical systems to meet requirements within specified physical limits of precision optical instruments using software tools including sequential and non-sequential ray tracing software (Zemax, CODEV, LightTools, or equivalent).
• Lead stray-light analysis, polarization calculations, scatter modeling, physical-optics modeling (incl. diffraction, interference, scattering) and Fourier analysis.
• Design and/or specify high-precision optical components and modules, including lasers, LEDs, optical fibers, cameras, detectors, lens systems and acousto-optical devices.
• Lead prototype build, alignment, optimization and performance verification of optical systems.
• Trouble shoot and analyze sophisticated optical modules & systems.
• Support teams across product divisions within KLA.
• Work efficiently in multi-functional teams to integrate optical system in industry-leading KLA products.
• Collaborate with vendors to jointly develop high-precision components.
• Guide the preparation of documentation of optical systems to transfer to manufacturing and field service.
  

Qualifications

• Education and experience in optical module and system design
• Solid understanding of designing, tolerancing and testing of optical systems and modules
• Deep knowledge of light sources including plasma light sources, lasers and LEDs
• Experience in assembly and alignment of optical systems and modules
• Expertise of optical fabrication and metrology methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Occasional travel for training and project support within the US and internationally is required.

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years