Sr. Systems Design Engineer (Optics, Opto-Mechanics, Motion Control Systems)
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Sr. Systems Design Engineer (Optics, Opto-Mechanics, Motion Control Systems)
Role Summary
Work on Broadband Plasma inspection systems to define system architecture, develop requirements and test plans, validate system performance, and support field and manufacturing deployments. The role requires cross-functional collaboration across optics, mechanical, motion control, software and manufacturing teams.
Experience Level
Senior. This role requires substantial hands-on systems engineering and field support experience; see Education Requirements for the degree/years equivalence used for minimum qualification guidance.
Responsibilities
Primary system-level responsibilities for product development, test, and field support.
- Define system architecture, develop requirement specifications and test plans with marketing and engineering.
- Review and coordinate designs with functional groups (optics, mechanics, motion control, software, electronics).
- Create and execute system-level test plans; analyze results and validate performance against requirements.
- Perform system-level troubleshooting; drive corrective actions with engineering teams.
- Support customers and manufacturing to build and optimize tool performance; lead field and factory troubleshoot efforts.
- Provide clear technical reports and executive-level status updates to management and customers.
- Occasional travel as required for field support and manufacturing troubleshooting.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience required to perform the role; nice-to-have items listed separately.
- Must-have: Strong engineering or physical-science background with demonstrated analysis and problem-solving in optical imaging and motion-control systems.
- Must-have: Practical experience with system-level integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electromechanical/optical systems.
- Must-have: Proficiency in Python scripting for data collection, analysis, and automation.
- Must-have: Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and executive reporting.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with image processing or understanding of signal/imaging processing algorithms.
- Nice-to-have: Prior experience supporting manufacturing or field deployments of precision inspection equipment.
- Able to work in a fast-paced program environment and respond quickly to escalations.
Education Requirements
Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in applied optics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline. Minimum qualifications in this posting specify: Doctorate + 3 years related experience; Master’s + 6 years related experience; Bachelor’s + 8 years related experience. Equivalent practical experience in relevant technical roles may be considered in line with these guidelines.
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.
