Optical System Engineer

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

8d•$138,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

Proficiency with Zemax optical design software in both geometric optics and physical optics modules
Statistical tolerancing analysis in Zemax
Hands-on experience in optical testing setup design, assembly, and alignment
Programming skills for instrument control and test automation
Data processing and analysis with Python, MATLAB, or other high-level programming languages

Nice To Haves

Experience with fiber coupling designs / fiber attach processes in advanced packaging
Knowledge of optical communication standard and pluggable, NPO, CPO technologies
Passive and active photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and layout
Familiar with common semiconductor process flows and foundry PDK

Responsibilities

Utilize optical design software (Zemax) to perform optical simulations and design fiber coupling optics for photonic chip
Work with suppliers to determine the specs and optimize the performance of fiber coupling optics
Design and perform experiments to evaluate performance of individual optical components and fiber coupling performance
Provide technical support to mechanical and process engineers to ensure optimal performance under realistic manufacturing conditions