Veeco Instruments

Staff Optical Engineer

Veeco Instruments$186K — $240K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS in Optical Engineering with 8+ years experience, or PhD with 5+ years experience required
  • Proficient with ZEMAX and optical system design software like CODE V and FRED
  • Experience with optical systems for lithography and high power laser applications
  • Expert knowledge of geometrical and physical optics
  • Hands-on lab experience and familiarity with optical fabrication methods
  • Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from concept to manufacturing readiness
  • Conduct tolerance analysis for optical designs
  • Develop and execute test and verification procedures
  • Assist in manufacturing prototype assemblies and process development
  • Troubleshoot supplier and production issues
  • Design optical systems for new lithography and laser annealing products
  • Support advanced R&D investigations with innovative design concepts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous holiday, vacation, and sick time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity theft remediation services
  • Emergency travel assistance
Full Job Description
Overview:

This is a hands-on position responsible for the design and experimental verification of complex optical parts and assemblies for lithography and laser annealing tools.

The engineer in this position designs and implements complex imaging, illumination, and high-power beamforming and beam delivery systems. In this position, you will be responsible for IP creation, design, experimentation, and interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing departments.

Responsibilities:
  • Work on projects from the concept development stage through delivery to manufacturing
  • Provide tolerance analysis for optical designs
  • Develop test and verification procedures; take part in testing and experimentation
  • Assist Manufacturing during the manufacture of prototype assemblies, and develop manufacturing processes and work instructions
  • Support operations to resolve supplier and production problems
  • Create optical designs for new product development of lithography and laser annealing tools
  • Create design concepts in support of advanced R&D investigations


Qualifications:

MS degree with 8+ years of experience in Optical Engineering or related field; or a PhD degree with 5+ years of related experience is required. Experience with ZEMAX is also required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience developing optical systems for lithography, high power laser-based systems, infrared systems, and/or imaging systems.
  • Expert level knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical measurements. Hands on lab experience.
  • Knowledge of optical fabrication methods.
  • Familiarity with refractive and reflective optical system design, and coherent and incoherent sources.
  • Experience with imaging and illumination system design and analysis.
  • Proficient in CODE V, ZEMAX, FRED; working knowledge of MATLAB or MATHCAD preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.


Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $186,000-$240,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to

Other benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Life and Accident Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft Remediation
  • Emergency Travel Assistance

About Veeco Instruments

Veeco Instruments Inc. is a leading global provider of precision process equipment that enables the manufacture of LEDs, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. Veeco's process equipment solutions enable the manufacture of LEDs, flexible OLED displays, power electronics, hard drives, MEMS and wireless chips. We are the market leader in MOCVD, MBE, Ion Beam and other advanced thin film process technologies. Our high-performance systems drive innovation in energy efficiency, consumer electronics and network storage and allow our customers to maximize productivity and achieve lower cost of ownership.
Learn more about Veeco Instruments
Size
1,091 employees
Market Cap
$949.7 million
Industry
Net Income
-$8.3 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$454.1 million
NASDAQ

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