CareerPlan

Director, Physicist/Scientist - Lasers

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$210k–$289k2026-08-27 → 2026-10-23

Core

Define long-term laser and optics technology roadmaps and lead development of next-generation laser annealing platforms for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Role type

Director, Physicist/Scientist (Laser & Optics Systems)

Builds

High-power laser subsystems, beam shaping optics, optical delivery systems, wafer temperature metrology, and pyrometry systems for semiconductor capital equipment.

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, laser processing, and optical systems

Required skills

Laser technology strategy, high-power laser system architecture, optical system design, supplier management, third-party engineering leadership, customer technical engagement, intellectual property generation, organizational leadership

Preferred skills

Laser annealing experience, high-power lasers (kW-class), semiconductor capital equipment, laser safety systems, wafer temperature metrology, strategic supplier management