Principal Optical Systems Engineer

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve both as individual contributor in opto-mechanical and systems engineering, as principal
• Responsible for TRM updates on monthly and quarterly, and annual basis
• Responsible for setting goals/milestones and drive all early development projects to completion, including working with multidisciplary team comprised of ME, optical engineers, electrical, system  engineers.
• As individual contributor, architect systems for optical sensing and optical metrology, including innovative mechanical system design for our next generation equipment sensors and process control instruments;
• Conduct system architectural design, and entitlement analysis
• Generate mechanical system/sub-system design specifications by analyzing performance requirements, critical customer needs, tolerances, error budget, cost, and manufacturing process constraints.
• Conduct optomechanical and precision mechanism design, from concept layout to detail drawings.
• Conduct mechanical system analysis and design optimization by mathematical modeling, structural and/or thermal FEA, and incorporate appropriate manufacturing technologies into the design.
• Development of equipment motion control system; Generate motion control system spec and define the qualifying test procedures.
• Design experiments and conduct feasibility studies to prove concepts.
• Implement and Comply with the product life cycle (PLC) procedures.
• Create technical documents and execute the document control procedures (PLM track all releases to prototype and product and make ECN, ECO changes).
• Provide technical support for both design for manufacturability, FMEA’s, and provide leadership into NPI, and release to internal manufacturing factories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MS/Ph.D. in mechanical or Optical engineering is required for this critical position. Basic qualifications include:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in optical system design in the semiconductor equipment industry; Strong training and working experiences in the following areas:
• Creo Parametric for modeling and drawing, Windchill for CAD data management;
• Agile for document control;
• Finite element analysis in structures, thermal and fluid flow;
• Tolerance analysis for opto-mechanical systems, and GDT best practices for high precision instrumentation;
• State-of-the-art manufacturing technologies;
• Motion control technologies;
• Building test bench and prototype systems to validate design concept;
• Experience with DFM
• Semic specifications for capital equipment
• Error budget analysis during early architecture phases
• Working knowledge of Spectral Reflectometers, Spectral Ellipsometers, White Light Interferometers, and other optical probes for semiconductor wafer metrology and defect inspection.

5+ years experience in the optomechanical design of optical modules for sensors or metrology or optical inspection equipment. Knowledge about semiconductor manufacturing processes and optical metrology and inspection Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to quickly learn about new technologies and products; Capable of leading R&D projects, and experience with pre-release to NPI groups, and final release to manufacturing know-how.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Works effectively in a cross-functional team environment, and has strong verbal and written English communication skills.  Former member of technical staff is a plus.

Salary Ranges$188,699.94 - $266,549.99

Individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and/or training.  In addition to base salary, we offer (full time regular employees ) a comprehensive benefits package and for certain roles eligibility in our bonus plan and long-term incentives as applicable.  The talent advisor can share more details about total compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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