Optical Engineer

KLA Corporation•Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

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:

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.