Sr. Systems Design Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Systems Design Engineer will play a central role throughout the different phases of the product life cycle. This position is part of a team responsible for developing and supporting next generation optical critical dimension metrology systems as well as supporting and improving current systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate concepts and designs for the next generation systems.
• Lead design efforts for some components of a system, including building models and performing analysis to derive requirements, holding design reviews to drive team agreement on requirements and designs, and procuring parts for prototype tests.
• Contribute to prototype test by providing input to the prototype test plan, conducting experiments to verify performance of critical components, subsystems and modules, and reviewing test reports with cross-functional team for approval.
• Contribute to research, evaluation, and proposals for new product features in support of customer requirements.
• Setup and drive small team efforts that address product-level issues (such as design issues, supplier issues, MFG escalations, or improvement projects).
• Lead development of performance and troubleshooting diagnostics for existing and new products.
• Drive team to resolve system issues in engineering, manufacturing and customer sites.
• Work with engineers at locations around the world to solve issues escalated to engineering, establish root cause, develop plan of action (POA), guide teams in execution of POA, and standardize solutions to improve design and procedures.

Requirements

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience of creating computational models to represent complex optical system and analyze system behavior under various conditions is highly desirable.
• Strong background in engineering or the physical sciences with demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in diagnosing and driving solutions to complex problems across whole systems by applying appropriate problem-solving techniques.
• Able to communicate effectively to all levels of the division, customers, vendors and across cultures.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 2 years;
• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years;

Skills

• Modeling and simulation skills.
• Ability to develop mathematical models based on physical theory and optical principles.
• Knowledge and experience to effectively work with experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, software, and algorithms.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $159,500.00 - $271,200.00 Annually
• Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
• Additional benefits include but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Pay

• Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

Schedule

• Actual schedule may vary based on business needs and roles.