CareerPlan

Optical Sensor Engineer

Wilton, CT, USAFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design, build, test, and improve optical sensor systems for precise wafer positioning and measurement in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Role type

Optical Sensor Engineer

Builds

Optical sensing solutions for semiconductor manufacturing systems

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Optics / Photonics

Required skills

Optics, physics, data analysis, MATLAB, Python, optical system alignment, laboratory testing, experimental data interpretation

Preferred skills

Signal processing, scientific software development, LabVIEW, cleanroom environment experience

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW

Responsibilities

Design and develop optical sensor systems integrating light sources, detectors, and electronics; Build, align, test, and troubleshoot optical and photonic systems in laboratory environments; Analyze experimental and system performance data to identify issues and improve sensor functionality; Develop and execute test plans to investigate technical problems and determine root causes; Implement and refine data analysis tools; Collaborate with engineers across optics, software, electronics, and system integration disciplines

Seniority

Mid-level IC