Optic Engineer

Job Title

Optic Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for technical leadership of optics-related manufacturing activities including integration, calibration, troubleshooting, process improvement, and production support across the product lifecycle.

Works with R&D, system engineering, production, quality, suppliers, and global teams to ensure stable, efficient, and high-quality optical manufacturing processes.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience in optical systems, manufacturing engineering, or production support.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day optics engineering support for production and integration; lead investigations and process improvements to maintain quality and throughput.

• Support production lines: troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, machine build, integration, calibration, and acceptance activities.
• Own optical alignment, focus/tilt adjustment, beam-path optimization, calibration, and optical performance analysis.
• Define, validate, and improve optical manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead manufacturability and DFM initiatives to improve yield, throughput, and cycle time.
• Act as primary optics interface across Manufacturing, R&D, System Engineering, and Operations; support engineering changes and product releases.
• Support supplier qualification, investigate component failures, and work with quality teams to improve component reliability.
• Train and mentor production and engineering staff on optics-related practices and tools.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, hands-on experience, and personal attributes required for the role. Education requirements are summarized separately below.

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in optical systems, manufacturing engineering, or production support.
• Proven experience with optical alignment, calibration, and hands-on troubleshooting of optical assemblies and systems.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary systems combining optics, mechanics, electronics, motion control, and software in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of laser optics, imaging systems, beam-path analysis, optical measurements/metrology, and calibration techniques.
• Skilled in root-cause analysis, data-driven problem solving, and familiarity with statistical methods.
• Ability to read and interpret optical and mechanical drawings; familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Practical, hands-on engineering mindset; strong troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and across global teams.
• Nice-to-have: experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar engineering tools.

Education Requirements

B.Sc. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electro-Optic Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.

About the Company

Company: KLA

Headquarters: Chennai, India

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.