The role involves joining a team of optical engineers within KLA's Broadband Plasma Division to develop innovative wafer inspection products. The focus is on designing optical subsystems that meet performance metrics while considering costs and schedules. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to translate system requirements into optical and mechanical specifications. This position requires a strong background in optics and hands-on experience in lens design.

• Solid background in optics, physics or related fields such as imaging system aberrations and Fourier optics.
• Hands-on experience in lens design, particularly in diffraction limited large numerical aperture microscope objective lenses.
• Experience in developing optical system performance and design requirements.
• Expert user of Code V or Zemax, with proficiency in Matlab or Python.
• Prior experience in semiconductor inspection or lithography equipment is strongly preferred.

• Provide technical leadership by owning and investigating optical architecture and design options.
• Collaborate closely with external suppliers and internal functional teams to gather optical performance dependencies.
• Translate system requirements into optical, mechanical, and metrology requirements.
• Develop and implement optical metrology and alignment concepts to achieve targeted optical performances.
• Follow KLA design processes, including design reviews, part procurement, testing, integration, and release.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.