Job Title: Sr. Optical Engineer V - (E5)
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.
Key Responsibilities
Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies as appropriate. Define experiments and determine the type of meaningful data required to support evaluation and technical decision.
Lead and/or develop and execute significantly complex system projects. Oversee and approve designs in team design reviews. Take an active part in the design of complex modules/sub-modules. Approve qualification results of complex modules.
Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of significantly complex problems. Oversee and approve research and analysis results. Support high level/complex physics-related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.
Function as a specialist for physics/scientists issues while influencing and utilizing expertise in interfacing with external and internal customers. Lead and/or develop and execute system projects, troubleshooting system problems, and defining system specifications and schedules. Regularly interact with senior managers on matters involving several functional areas, departments, or customers concerning projects, operations, and schedules.
Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Participate in product risk management discussions leveraging expertise to influence and drive risk management decisions.
Initiate innovative physics/science projects, which extend boundaries of system performance. Lead the selection and management of strategic vendors. Maintain relationships with outside customers of innovation, universities, and consortia. Lead technological customer engagements driving innovation & development.
Provide mentoring for less experienced physicists/scientists.
Research new technologies and analyze competition technology. Evaluate new technologies. Plan and execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and lead the decision-making process.
Qualifications
10-15 years of experience as a lead optical design engineer for the development of high-performance optical systems used in the semiconductor industry.
Participation in all aspects of the design cycle from specification development, design, supplier support, part verification, and integration.
Experience developing optical systems and working in a product development environment.
Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field.
Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
Responsible for the development of major optical subsystems. Collaborate with system engineers to develop design specifications and trade-offs between sub-systems.
Collaborate and communicate with suppliers during the design of critical optical sub-assemblies.
Evaluate and analyze optical systems. Understand performance limits and manufacturability.
Develop alignment strategies and tooling.
Develop and maintain error budgets and define subsystem level requirements to be characterized and validated during the system alpha testing phase for current and future products.
Use customer and system requirements to derive design specifications for subsystems, modules, and components and provide input to design engineers throughout the design process.
What We Offer
At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: 10 - 15 Years
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Eligible: No
U.S. Salary Range: $176,000.00 - $242,000.00
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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