KLA Corporation

Laser Development Engineer

KLA Corporation
Equipment EngineeringSingapore, SingaporeOnsitePosted 1 month ago

About the role

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The Laser Development Engineer is responsible for designing and developing laser systems from prototype to production, including optical characterization, performance testing, and reliability validation. This role involves defining design tolerances, preparing technical documentation, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers, and ensuring manufacturability and serviceability of laser products. The position requires strong theoretical and hands-on expertise in laser physics and optical systems, along with proficiency in industry-standard simulation and analysis tools.

EquipmentOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop laser systems from prototyping to product release
  • Perform optical characterization and laser performance testing, including device interface control
  • Verify the impact of deviations in key laser parameters on system stability
  • Define design tolerance and specifications to ensure manufacturability and serviceability
  • Participate in reliability testing for lasers and other critical optical components

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree with at least 1 year of related work experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or Bachelor’s with 5 years
  • Knowledge of laser physics and nonlinear optics
  • Proficiency in both theoretical simulation and hands-on laser development
  • Experience in solid state laser design, optical testing, metrology, and gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R)
  • Proficiency with industrial-standard software tools such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Zemax, CodeV, or TracePro