Optical System Design Engineer
Core
Design and build optical systems for testing and characterizing high-performance semiconductor inspection cameras, integrating illumination, imaging, mechanics, electronics, and software.
Role type
Optical System Design Engineer (Imaging/Photonics)
Builds
Automated camera test stations and optical subsystems for semiconductor inspection
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Machine vision / Industrial imaging
Required skills
Optical system design, Ray/wave optics, Radiometry, Photometry, Tolerancing, Alignment, Optical modeling, Prototyping, Optomechanical integration, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Zemax OpticStudio
Preferred skills
Semiconductor inspection, Machine vision, Scientific imaging, Image sensor knowledge, EMVA standards, Optomechanical/CAD design, Master's degree
Technologies
Zemax OpticStudio, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Design LED and laser illumination systems for automated test stations; Model optical performance and conduct ray-trace/tolerance analyses; Build prototypes and evaluate image quality; Select and specify custom optical components; Develop alignment and validation procedures; Troubleshoot optomechanical issues; Partner with cross-functional engineering teams.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC