Base Pay Range: $154,000.00 - $261,800.00 Annually

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and invests 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers work together with leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices.

Group/Division

KLA's Global Products Group (GPG) is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products. The RAPID division is the world-leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry.

Job Description

KLA is looking for a staff-level principal optical engineer. This person will be an optical architect/lead optical engineer in the optical engineering group in the photomask inspection division. Specific deliverables include ultra-high precision optical system design, optical alignment methodology, and analysis of various optical modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical design and analysis, providing technical recommendations.
• Investigate design options evaluating tolerances and optical performance.
• Translate system requirements into optical design and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform tolerancing analysis considering alignment processes and system calibrations.
• Design and implement optical alignment and metrology processes.
• Follow the complete design process, including design reviews and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in high precision imaging and illumination design, preferably in semiconductor tools.
• Proficiency in optical design software such as CodeV or Zemax.
• Strong understanding of optical metrology tools and data.
• Experience in building and aligning complex optical systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Experience

• 10+ years in high precision optical system development.
• Experience working with top-tier optical suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Personal Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to quality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Doctorate in Optics/Physics or Master's with 8+ years of experience).

Education

• MS or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering (preferred) or Physics.

The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable law. Please contact us at for accommodations.