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Job Description
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
KLA is looking for an Optical Lens Design/Engineering Manager in our Central Engineering Group in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA! The manager will lead a group of optical engineers and opto-mechanical design engineers responsible for optic modules across different divisions within the corporation. The group is responsible for modeling, designing, detailing, and testing new optical sub-system for the next generation of KLA tools!
In this role successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Lead the design of complex optical systems and opto-mechanical sub-systems including precision mechanical components and subsystems.
- Lead resource allocations, schedules, and project budgets.
- Build training plans for development of team members.
- Work with suppliers worldwide to develop complex, reliable solution for KLA’s next generation tools.
- Understand and drive system and subsystem requirement specifications.
- Lead concept and detailed designs.
- Guide material and component selection for optical and opto-mechanical systems, precision drives and actuators.
- Propose feasibility studies and proof of concepts.
- Lead the definition of test criteria and build test plans for functional prototypes.
- Lead multi-functional design reviews.
- Guide the release process according to KLA’s standard processes.
- Work with multi-functional groups and lead system-level discussions including impact on overall system performance.
- Lead problem solving activities at subsystem and system levels.
Qualifications and Education:
- Strong understanding of optical and mechanical engineering principles and fundamentals including incoherent and coherent light sources, polarization, scattering theory, lens design, precision mechanical mechanisms, fabrication methods, and integration and testing.
- Experience leading teams.
- Experience with optical modeling and thermal analysis.
- Proficient in 3D solid modeling using CAD, preferably ProE/Creo.
- Analytical problem-solving skills in the structural and optical domains.
- Proficient in engineering tolerance and error budgets.
- Excel working in a multi-discipline and multi-culture global organization.
- Excellent writing skills and verbal communication.
- Ability to travel for training, project support and support of customers globally.
The Position is located in the U.S., must be willing to relocate to Ann Arbor, MI.
The Salary range for this position is between 115,500 USD - 196,400 USD
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 1 years, Master's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 3 years
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer