Optical Engineer

Base Pay Range: $58,700.00 - $99,800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

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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 vision of KLA’s global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives through strategic talent management. Our mission is to enable the business, and leverage human resources to achieve short and long-term business objectives. Our primary areas of strategic focus include talent acquisition, individual and organizational assessment and development, performance management, inclusion and engagement, and rewards. The global HR organization includes HR business partners, learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee communications, and HR system operations.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is looking for an Optical Engineer in our Central Engineering Group in Ann Arbor. In this role you will develop, design, analyze and test complex optical sub-systems for the next generation of KLA tools!

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• 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).
• Perform 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.
• Build prototypes and align, optimize and verify performance of optical systems.
• Analyze data and perform root-cause analysis.
• 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 Desired

• Solid education in optical system design
• 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
• Data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience

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