Staff Optical Engineer

About Veeco
You probably dont realize it but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person every day. Its a bold statement but its true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the worlds collective knowledge to the cloud-based services where all that information lives to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence augmented and virtual reality gaming and so much more our technology is all around us.

We design develop manufacture and service highly complex cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age connect the world and improve the human experience. Along with the worlds leading technology companies many of which are household names we help solve their most difficult material science challenges enabling technologies for a more connected sustainable and convenient world.

Were looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested Learn more at 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 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 $186000-$240000 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

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Applicants:
All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @ email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam please get in touch with us at.