CareerPlan

Systems Engineer IV (E4)

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$161k–$221k2026-09-25 → 2026-10-23
Based in United States

Core

Design, integrate, and optimize complex optical systems for next-generation semiconductor inspection and metrology tools.

Role type

Senior IC optical system engineer (semiconductor capital equipment)

Builds

Next-generation optical inspection and metrology products for semiconductor manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Optical engineering

Required skills

Optical physics, system architecture, light and error budgeting, Zemax, Code V, Python, MATLAB, experimental lab design, DUV optics, imaging optics, vendor management, test plan development, system integration

Preferred skills

DUV and imaging optics experience, alignment methods development, opto-mechanical bench construction

Technologies

Zemax, Code V, Python, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver critical modules and subsystems; Convert market requirements into detailed system requirements; Develop conceptual optical designs and error budgets; Identify and troubleshoot complex engineering problems; Operate as a technical project manager to maintain schedule and cost targets; Design, construct, and calibrate optical and opto-mechanical benches for testing; Support system integration during assembly and final testing.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC