Systems Design Engineer (Optical Imaging Systems)

TL;DR

Systems Design Engineer (Optical Imaging Systems): Designing and validating system-level performance for next-generation advanced optical inspection platforms with an accent on optical physics and error budgeting. Focus on translating system requirements into high-performance designs and performing root-cause analysis for subsystem performance issues.

Location: Milpitas, CA, USA

Salary: $159,500 – $271,200 Annually

Company

A global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, specializing in systems and solutions for wafer and reticle inspection.

What you will do

• Conduct feasibility investigations of novel system and subsystem concepts.
• Define system requirements, specifications, and verification plans across optical, mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems.
• Develop and maintain detailed error budgets to link subsystem performance to overall system requirements.
• Perform simulation and data analysis to model and validate system performance.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for system or subsystem performance issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, applications, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Must be based in or authorized to work in Milpitas, CA, USA.
• Solid foundation in optical physics, including imaging systems, diffraction, illumination, and wave optics.
• Demonstrated experience in system performance analysis and error budgeting for complex engineering systems.
• Proficiency in data acquisition and numerical analysis using MATLAB, Python, or equivalent tools.
• Academic degree and experience: PhD + 3 years, Master's + 6 years, or Bachelor's + 8 years of related work experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base pay and participation in performance incentive programs.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) plan with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Financial support through tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.