Design Engineer (Optics)

TL;DR

Design Engineer (Optics) (Optical Sensors/Photonic Systems): Design, build, test, and integrate complex optical alignment sensor systems for semiconductor lithography tools with an accent on optical system alignment, detector systems, data analysis, and signal processing. Focus on troubleshooting complex technical problems, developing MATLAB algorithms, leading cross-functional technical execution, and driving solutions through significant technical uncertainty.

Location: On-site in Wilton, Connecticut, US, with a flexible arrangement potentially allowing remote work up to two days per week. Travel of up to 10% to Europe, Asia, and other US locations may be required. Access to controlled technology requires legal authorization under US export administration regulations.

Company

hirify.global develops and services advanced lithography machines that enable leading semiconductor manufacturers to produce smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient microchips.

What you will do

• Design, develop, build, and integrate optical and photonic alignment sensor systems for lithography machines.
• Develop optical, electro-optical, detector, fiber-optic, and signal-processing solutions in collaboration with related engineering disciplines.
• Lead root-cause investigations, complex testing, data collection, and sensor performance evaluation.
• Develop and debug data signal-processing algorithms and implement analysis techniques in MATLAB.
• Lead engineers across software, electronics, equipment, and manufacturing engineering to deliver sensor features.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to engineers, stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, engineering, or another technical field.
• At least 2, 5, or 8 years of experience depending on the assigned JG07, JG08, or JG09 level.
• Hands-on experience aligning optical systems, including imaging, testing, and detector systems.
• Experience with data processing, analysis, and software tools such as MATLAB; familiarity with Python and LabVIEW.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills required.
• Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under US export regulations before starting work.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site collaboration in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Potential flexible workplace arrangement with up to two remote days per week when compatible with the role.
• Work may include cleanroom and laboratory environments under ISO 9000/14000 standards.
• Exposure to lasers, chemicals, strong magnetic fields, high voltage, and elevated noise levels may occur.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation available for applicants and employees with disabilities.