Staff Optical Engineer
Overview
This is a hands-on position responsible for the design and experimental verification of complex optical parts and assemblies for lithography and laser annealing tools. The engineer in this position designs and implements complex imaging, illumination, and high-power beamforming and beam delivery systems. In this position, you will be responsible for IP creation, design, experimentation, and interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing departments.
Responsibilities
- Work on projects from the concept development stage through delivery to manufacturing
- Provide tolerance analysis for optical designs
- Develop test and verification procedures; take part in testing and experimentation
- Aid Manufacturing during the manufacture of prototype assemblies, and develop manufacturing processes and work instructions
- Create optical designs for new product development of lithography and laser annealing tools
- Create design concepts in support of advanced R&D investigations
Qualifications
- MS degree with 8+ years of experience in Optical Engineering or related field; or a PhD degree with 5+ years of related experience is required.
- Experience with ZEMAX is also required.
- Experience developing optical systems for lithography, high power laser-based systems, infrared systems, and/or imaging systems.
- Expert level knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical measurements. Hands on lab experience.
- Knowledge of optical fabrication methods.
- Familiarity with refractive and reflective optical system design, and coherent and incoherent sources.
- Experience with imaging and illumination system design and analysis.
- Proficient in CODE V, ZEMAX, FRED; working knowledge of MATLAB or MATHCAD preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Skills and Abilities
- Experience developing optical systems for lithography, high power laser-based systems, infrared systems, and/or imaging systems.
- Expert level knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical measurements. Hands on lab experience.
- Knowledge of optical fabrication methods.
- Familiarity with refractive and reflective optical system design, and coherent and incoherent sources.
- Experience with imaging and illumination system design and analysis.
- Proficient in CODE V, ZEMAX, FRED; working knowledge of MATLAB or MATHCAD preferred.
Pay and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $186,000-$240,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com .
Other Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Remediation
- Emergency Travel Assistance
About Veeco
We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world. We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.