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Optical System Engineer at Applied Materials

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$138,000 – $190,000/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
California
Type
Full-time
Level
not_specified
Posted

Description

Applied Materials is hiring a full-time Systems Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to design, integrate, and optimize complex optical systems for photonic chips. The role involves Zemax optical simulations, fiber-coupling optics design, optical testing and alignment, instrument control, test automation, data analysis, and cross-functional support for manufacturing performance. Candidates need Zemax proficiency, statistical tolerancing, optical testing experience, programming skills, and data-processing ability; advanced packaging, photonic integrated circuit, and semiconductor process knowledge are preferred.

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