Optical Systems Architect
Core
Lead system architecture and performance budgeting for high-end optical metrology tools used in semiconductor manufacturing, defining end-to-end solutions across optics, algorithms, mechanics, and software.
Role type
Senior IC Optical Systems Architect (via careerplan.io/jobs/A5-007-17-279-optical-systems-architect)
Builds
High-end optical metrology tools for semiconductor process control
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Optical metrology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System architecture definition, performance budgeting, cross-disciplinary integration, algorithm development, data analysis, Python/Matlab programming, clean-room operations, root-cause analysis, technical specification translation
Preferred skills
Optics experience, Ellipsometry experience, mentoring engineers
Technologies
Python, Matlab, optical components, sensors, light sources
Responsibilities
Lead system architecture definition and performance budgeting; Drive cross-functional technical decisions across optics, algorithms, mechanics, and SW; Conduct theoretical and experimental study of new system methods; Perform hands-on tool experiments and testing in clean-room environment; Transform customer requirements into concrete technical specifications; Lead cross-functional teams to deliver coherent system-level solutions; Conduct lab and on-site system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities