Compensation Overview

Role: Optical Engineer III, Senior - (E3)

Location: Santa Clara, CA (On-site)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes data and designs statistically valid experiments. 

• Designs and engineers modules.

• Qualifies modules / sub-modules 

• Performs research and analysis in optics or related subjects. 

• Supports optics related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required.

• Define system requirements and specifications.  Troubleshoot system problems. Respond to field physics related issues, function as advisor for solving optics related application issues.

• Plan projects involving definitions and selection of new concepts and approaches in the optics of development of new or improved tool.

• Supplies data to support product risk management decision making process. 

• Participates in the vendor selection process 

• Participates in technological customer engagements and contributes in his / her specific field of expertise 

• Evaluate new technologies, pursue innovative solutions, evaluate competitors and define new market needs.

• Plan and conduct test of  new technologies under evaluation in the team.

• Execute feasibility studies of new technologies and provide results / analysis supporting the decision making process.

• Executes feasibility studies of complete systems / sub-systems, leveraging new technologies and design concepts .

• Prepares the demonstration of new capabilities and conducts performance analysis 

Other Responsibilities:

• Identify the scope, constraints and risks for design, fabrication, testing and volume production of advanced optical components for high performance optical systems.

• Collaborate and communicate with suppliers during design of critical optical sub-assemblies.

• Design and evaluate optical systems. 

• Develop alignment strategies and tooling.

• Support system MFG activities and support customer site teams to resolve critical issues during install, qualification, and production use.

• Support escalations pertaining to manufacturing of optical modules and failure analysis of field return modules.

• Write and present technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.   

Qualifications

• Experience in lens design/analysis (CodeV, Zemax)

• Statistical tolerancing

• Non-sequential optical modeling for illumination and stray light analysis.

• Optical alignment

• Optical metrology methods

• 1st order optical layout

• Image quality metrics

• Radiometry

What We Offer

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family.  Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs.  Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family.  We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$140,000.00 - $192,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.