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Staff Optical Engineer

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

$141,300 - $207,233 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

This role involves working within the Broadband Plasma division at KLA, focusing on the development of innovative wafer inspection products. The team is responsible for the complete design process of optical subsystems, ensuring high precision and quality. Candidates will engage in cross-functional collaboration to enhance product performance and support renewable energy initiatives. The position requires a strong background in optics and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in optical engineering.

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree with 3 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience.
  • Solid background in optics, including imaging system aberrations and Fourier optics.
  • Experience in developing architecture for optical imaging or measurement systems with high complexity.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB or Python for image processing and data analysis.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards and specifications.
  • Review electrical designs for capital projects and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Guide technical strategy for critical power infrastructure.
  • Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives.
  • Translate technical requirements into clear standards and design guidance.
  • Identify and document optical system requirements through communication with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Conduct feasibility studies through various optical analysis.
  • Design new parts, modules, and system integration processes.
  • Test, qualify, and release optics and opto-mechanical modules.
  • Work with suppliers to improve incoming material quality.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Kla Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

63

FY2026

Approval rate

96.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

84

FY2026

Entry-level share

7.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-2%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-79%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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