Optical Engineer (E) at KLA in Ann Arbor, MI

Summary: KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, and they are always building their Optical Engineering talent community. The Optical Engineer role involves designing and specifying optical components, calibrating and testing optical systems, and integrating prototype systems onto semiconductor tools for validation. Responsibilities: - Designing and specifying optical components and modules such as lasers, LEDs, optical filters, cameras, sensors, and lens assemblies - Creating specification documents and working with vendors to design for manufacturability and process - Calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting prototype optical systems - Assembling and aligning tabletop optical components - Developing, documenting, and detailing operational methods sheets and assembly procedures with vendors - Implement optical alignment and metrology process or test/tooling fixtures to achieve targeted optical performance - Integrating prototype systems onto semiconductor tools for system function testing and validation - Determining test methods and procedures for technical de-risk or to eliminate root causes - Reporting and presenting results to guide design decisions - Evaluating design alternatives especially for timeline, tolerancing, manufacturability, light budgets, error budgets, and gauge repeatability and reproducibility - Following a design process with reviews, procurement from vendors, first-article inspection, testing, prototype integration, and design release Required Qualifications: - An understanding of optics theory, especially illumination, imaging, and microscope systems, is a must - Experience with optical design in software such as CodeV, Zemax, or Lighttools - Optical bench, subsystem, or system assembly experience and comfort with complex optomechanical alignment - Ability to measure, troubleshoot, test, process, and communicate data, images, signals, and readings - Ability to travel to manufacturing and customer facilities (domestic and international) as part of product development - Be results driven - Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines - Be able to work in a multi-discipline and multi-culture global organization - Degrees in optical engineering preferred - Experience with spectroscopy, coatings, and optomechanics a plus - Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years, Master's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years, Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 3 years Required Skills: Optical design software, Optomechanical alignment, Optics theory Important Skills: Optical components design, System troubleshooting Nice-to-Have Skills: Technical documentation, Problem solving, Team collaboration Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, Employee stock purchase program (ESPP), Student debt assistance, Tuition reimbursement program, Development and career growth opportunities and programs, Financial planning benefits, Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), Paid time off, Paid company holidays, Family care and bonding leave