Optical Engineer

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Rehovot, ISR
In-Office
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Semiconductor
The Role
Leads development of advanced electro-optical modules for semiconductor metrology systems. Responsibilities include deriving optical requirements, conducting feasibility studies, designing optical modules, creating test plans and laboratory setups, verifying system-level performance, collaborating with global electro-optical vendors, and performing optical simulations using ZEMAX, Python, and MATLAB.
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What we are looking for

Nova’s Optics Group is looking for a physicist or optical engineer to lead a range of development activities involving critical modules in our advanced, multidisciplinary metrology systems. This is an opportunity to develop complex and novel electro-optical modules and collaborate with world-leading electro-optics vendors.

Role Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

  • Derive optical module requirements from system requirements.
  • Lead feasibility studies and design new optical modules.
  • Define rigorous test plans and optical setups.
  • Verify results, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with electro-optical vendors worldwide.
  • Perform optical simulations and optical design using ZEMAX and Python/ MATLAB.
Requirements
  • BSc or MSc in Physics or Optical Engineering.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in electro-optics. Graduates with an excellent academic record and a strong academic background in electro-optics may also be considered.
  • Experience designing and implementing laboratory electro-optical setups.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python; (Python is preferred).
  • Knowledge of optical design software such as ZEMAX is an advantage.
  • Image-processing skills - an advantage.
  • Experience with semiconductor-industry equipment - an advantage.
  • Experience in optical system design - an advantage.
  • Experience in working with optical vendors - an advantage.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are 

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

Skills Required

  • BSc or MSc in Physics or Optical Engineering
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in electro-optics
  • Experience designing and implementing laboratory electro-optical setups
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python
  • Knowledge of optical design software such as ZEMAX
  • Image-processing skills
  • Experience with semiconductor-industry equipment
  • Experience in optical system design
  • Experience working with optical vendors

Nova Ltd. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Many locations offer meal benefits, office food and snacks, team events, gifts, wellness activities, and in some sites fitness facilities or an onsite gym. Feedback suggests these everyday perks strengthen the overall package.
  • Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work, flexible hours, home-office support, and locally tailored allowances (such as a monthly benefits stipend and EU-remote-work days in Germany) are highlighted. Feedback suggests this flexibility provides practical day-to-day support across different locations.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity-based compensation is a notable feature across multiple regions and roles alongside pensions and paid time off. Feedback suggests equity helps make total compensation more attractive even when base pay is viewed as average.

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The Company
HQ: Rehovot
1,769 Employees

What We Do

Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Deployed with the world’s largest integrated-circuit manufacturers, Nova’s novel technologies provide semiconductor manufacturers with the right process insight and clarity required to boost process performance, product yields and time to market. Nova’s people are masters at bringing pioneering metrology solutions to the world of process control. We are experts at industrializing lab technologies and developing emerging metrology solutions to enhance process control and facilitate our customers’ challenging technical transitions. We offer a combination of materials and dimensional metrology, advanced modeling algorithms combining machine learning and big data within both integrated and stand-alone configurations, enabling our customers to gain deeper insight throughout the entire R&D and manufacturing processes. Headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, Nova has dedicated customer operations and service centers around the world. Additional information may be found at www.novami.com If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

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