Optical Engineer III (E3)

Applied Materials
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 138,000 - 190,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Problem-solving","Leadership","Communication","Consensus building"]

Develop novel inspection and metrology systems for engineered optics, including designing statistically valid experiments, defining system requirements, and troubleshooting field and lab physics-related issues. Engineer and qualify modules/sub-modules, perform research and analysis in physics, and execute feasibility studies for new technologies and complete system/sub-system concepts. Support vendor selection and customer engagements, and guide less experienced team members to evaluate new capabilities and performance.

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Optical Engineer III (E3)

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Job Summary

Develop novel inspection and metrology systems for engineered optics, including designing statistically valid experiments, defining system requirements, and troubleshooting field and lab physics-related issues. Engineer and qualify modules/sub-modules, perform research and analysis in physics, and execute feasibility studies for new technologies and complete system/sub-system concepts. Support vendor selection and customer engagements, and guide less experienced team members to evaluate new capabilities and performance.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define novel inspection systems concepts and configurations, including designing statistically valid experiments and analyzing data.
  • •Design and engineer modules/sub-modules; qualify components and collect/analyze data for new products.
  • •Develop new or modified inspection and metrology systems; conduct physics-related research in lab and field when required.
  • •Define system requirements/specifications and troubleshoot system problems; advise on physics-related application issues.
  • •Plan and execute feasibility studies, evaluate new technologies and competitors, and prepare demonstrations/performance analysis of new capabilities.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 138,000 - 190,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Entrepreneurial-oriented, enthusiastic and willing to learn and challenge yourself in optical engineering.
  • •Ability to define system requirements/specifications and troubleshoot system problems.
  • •Experience developing inspection and metrology systems through research and physics-related analysis.
  • •Ability to design, perform, and analyze statistically valid experiments and collect/analyze data.
  • •Ability to guide less experienced physicists/scientists and work to build consensus.
Skills:Problem-solvingLeadershipCommunicationConsensus building
Tech Stack:Engineered opticsMetasurface based opticsFlat opticsInspection systemsMetrology systemsTransparent substrates

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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