Optical Engineer

The optics group at Nova is looking for a Physicist / Optical Engineer to take responsibility for various development activities related to the critical modules of the multi-disciplinary tools.

Requirements:

MSc or PhD in Physics / Optical Engineering
At least 2 years of practical hands-on experience in development and characterization of complex systems including light sources, optical systems, and imaging – an advantage for PhD
Experience in design of optical / electro-optic systems
Experience in design and implementation of lab setups for measuring optical effects and performance
Proficiency with Matlab and/or Python (Python preferred)
Knowledge of optical design software (Zemax, CodeV) -advantage
Image processing skills - advantage
Experience in equipment for semiconductor industry – advantage

That special something you bring in

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Independent, motivated, and enthusiastic about breakthroughs
Fast learner

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

Role Responsibilities:

You’ll be joining the optics group:

Optics group is responsible for the whole optical path of the Nova tools starting from the light sources, through the optical channels, and to the sensors
The optical path of Nova tools comprises diverse high-end elements from different optics branches providing state-of-the-art performance at the system level
Team members are involved in diverse development phases from the concept and feasibility to the final design and qualification
All team members operate in multi-tasking mode managing in parallel various research, design, and engineering activities

What you will be doing:

Analyzing tool-related physical effects
Designing optical architecture and configuration of Nova tools
Design of the new optical concepts
Responsibility for a feasibility study of the new concepts and configurations
Careful definition of the test plans and design of the test setups
Off-tool and on-tool verification of the results
Vendor selection and technical management