System Engineer - Optical Imaging System

KLA•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive product development activities for semiconductor inspection systems, with focus on performance, robustness, and manufacturability. Support system-level integration and development across optics, imaging, hardware, software, and application workflows. Analyze product performance, identify gaps, and develop solutions to improve inspection sensitivity, stability, throughput, and usability. Design, execute, and interpret experiments to evaluate system behavior, performance trade-offs, and engineering risks. Work with cross-functional partners to root-cause technical issues and drive corrective actions. Translate system and customer needs into engineering requirements, validation plans, and development priorities. Contribute to design reviews, technical risk assessments, and product readiness decisions. Develop test plans, analysis reports. Collaborate with manufacturing, field, and application teams to support product transfer, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. Drive execution across complex technical topics with clear ownership, structured problem solving, and strong follow-through.

Requirements

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Strong background in engineering or physical sciences, with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of the working principles of optical imaging systems and key system components
Experience in optical system modeling and performance analysis
Hands-on experience with optical microscopy techniques
Ability to independently collect data using standard tool operation and diagnostic software
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Nice To Haves

Good understanding of Fourier optics and geometric optics (a plus)
Experience with lasers and illumination systems; CCD/CMOS cameras (a plus)

Responsibilities

Drive product development activities for semiconductor inspection systems, with focus on performance, robustness, and manufacturability.
Support system-level integration and development across optics, imaging, hardware, software, and application workflows.
Analyze product performance, identify gaps, and develop solutions to improve inspection sensitivity, stability, throughput, and usability.
Design, execute, and interpret experiments to evaluate system behavior, performance trade-offs, and engineering risks.
Work with cross-functional partners to root-cause technical issues and drive corrective actions.
Translate system and customer needs into engineering requirements, validation plans, and development priorities.
Contribute to design reviews, technical risk assessments, and product readiness decisions.
Develop test plans, analysis reports.
Collaborate with manufacturing, field, and application teams to support product transfer, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
Drive execution across complex technical topics with clear ownership, structured problem solving, and strong follow-through.