Engr, Optical 3

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is hiring an Optical Engineer for its Central Engineering Group in Ann Arbor. The role develops, designs, analyzes, and tests complex optical subsystems for next-generation KLA tools. The engineer works across product divisions and multifunctional teams to integrate optical systems into KLA products, and collaborates with vendors on the development of high-precision components. The position also supports the preparation of optical-system documentation for transfer to manufacturing and field service. Occasional travel within the United States and internationally, up to 10%, is required for training and project support.

Requirements

Solid education in optical system design.
Understanding of optical-system and module design, tolerancing, and testing.
Deep knowledge of light sources, including plasma light sources, lasers, and LEDs.
Experience assembling and aligning optical systems.
Data-analysis skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum qualifications: doctorate (academic) or 0 years of work experience; master's degree or 2 years of work experience; bachelor's degree or 3 years of work experience.
Ability to travel occasionally for training and project support within the United States and internationally, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Design, model, and analyze complex optical systems to meet requirements within the physical limits of precision optical instruments, using sequential and non-sequential ray-tracing software such as Zemax, CODEV, or LightTools.
Perform stray-light analysis, polarization calculations, scatter modeling, physical-optics modeling—including diffraction, interference, and scattering—and Fourier analysis.
Design or specify high-precision optical components and modules, including lasers, LEDs, optical fibers, cameras, detectors, lens systems, and acousto-optical devices.
Build prototypes; align, optimize, and verify optical-system performance.
Analyze data and perform root-cause analysis.
Troubleshoot and analyze sophisticated optical modules and systems.
Support teams across KLA product divisions and work in multifunctional teams to integrate optical systems into KLA products.
Collaborate with vendors to jointly develop high-precision components.
Guide preparation of optical-system documentation for transfer to manufacturing and field service.