Physicist/Scientist: FEP Chamber Optics Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States. Onsite role with approximately 10% travel; relocation eligible.

Salary: $138,000–$190,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science, engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment for advanced chips and displays.

What you will do

• Develop optical hardware for next-generation semiconductor annealing technologies and tools.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate concepts and prototype hardware.
• Collect, analyze, and present performance data to multidisciplinary teams.
• Analyze tool sensor and wafer data to troubleshoot equipment performance.
• Define specifications and testing protocols with optical system suppliers.
• Integrate optical systems into final products and resolve imaging and optical metrology problems.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Physics, Applied Optics, or Optical Engineering; a PhD is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of optical theory, design principles, and techniques.
• Experience with Zemax or CODEV and non-sequential ray-tracing software such as Zemax or LightTools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with optical testing, alignment, metrology, and imaging.
• Experience analyzing data with MATLAB, Python, or Mathematica.
• Experience with non-contact temperature measurement, high-power lasers, or laboratory measurement automation.
• Knowledge of optical materials and coatings.
• Experience working with optical suppliers and product clients, or publications and patents in optics.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing programs with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Inclusive culture that supports collaboration and professional growth.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.