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Optical Metrology Engineer
Company | HRL Laboratories |
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Location | Malibu, CA, USA |
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Salary | $99705 – $124683 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Master’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- 3-5 years’ experience as an optical metrologist in a cleanroom setting
- Model development and maintenance
- Real-time screening of measurement errors
- Optical constant determination
- System control scheme and charts
- Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control
- Primary interface with equipment team/vendor to resolve performance issues
- Involvement with process customer activities and implications for metrology
- Execution and presentation of metrology data analytics for process improvement
- New system evaluation
- JMP/Python skills a plus
- Thorough first-hand understanding of model-based optical metrology
- Strong background in the fundamental principles of optical thin-film metrology, tooling and technology
- Deep understanding of current industrial optical metrology systems, their applications, capabilities and limitations
- Ability to perform basic tool troubleshooting and interact with maintenance personnel and vendors
- Ability to work with and around potentially hazardous materials
- Training in the safe handling of chemicals and equipment
- MS or higher in a technical field relevant to solid-state physics and optics
Responsibilities
- Become expert in optical thin-film metrology and Inspection systems
- Support Process Engineering with the timely rollout and qualification of new metrology applications
- Own the optical metrology roadmap
- Produce detailed reports on a timely basis
- Provide customers with excellent service and technical advice related to optical metrology
- Manage optical metrology applications and other measurement issues/concerns
- Drive improvements in optical metrology through improved processes and/or capital purchases
- Communicate regularly with customer base and management to anticipate needs and to convey results
- Ensure that appropriate monitoring is in place for all optical equipment and applications
- Interface with equipment/vendor personnel to resolve equipment issues in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience as an optical metrologist in a cleanroom setting
- JMP/Python skills a plus
- Strong background in semiconductor processes and devices is a plus