New College Grad Physicist/Scientist (PhD - Santa Clara, CA_
Core
Conduct scientific research and technology development in photonics, optics, optical metrology, and electromagnetic systems to develop innovative optical solutions for next-generation semiconductor chips.
Role type
New College Grad IC physicist/scientist (optics/photonics)
Builds
Optical and photonic systems, components, and architectures for semiconductor equipment
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Photonics and Optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optics and electromagnetics theory, Optical design and simulation (Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, FDTD/FEM), Scientific programming and data analysis, Experimental design and execution, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical writing and presentation
Preferred skills
Experience with integrated photonics, silicon photonics, interferometry, laser systems, machine learning for optical design
Technologies
Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, FDTD, FEM platforms
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and characterize optical and photonic systems; Perform modeling and simulation of optical phenomena; Design and execute experiments to validate predictions; Analyze data to identify optimization opportunities; Develop novel optical metrology approaches; Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate technologies; Drive innovation through patent generation
Seniority
New College Grad, hands-on IC