Staff Laser Process Engineer

The Company

Halo Industries, Inc., a pioneer in manufacturing innovation with light-based technologies, seeks a highly skilled System Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. Our proprietary advancements replace traditional processes with novel light-based equivalents, offering higher quality, lower cost, and enhanced functionality. As we rapidly expand our operations, we're looking for a team to oversee our prototype systems' integration and verification activities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Staff Laser Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for the successful development of our cutting-edge laser-based wafer manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in light-matter interactions, optical fundamentals, and data analysis, along with a track record of resolving technical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Laser Process Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of novel laser-based semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment.
• Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work in a team and contribute to the implementation of next-generation industrial semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Make key architectural decisions and influence the technical direction of a product.
• Develop, operate and maintain laser materials processing setups and procedures.
• Conduct hands-on experiments to characterize underlying physical effects in novel optical systems.
• Use data analysis and simulation to propose design improvements based on experimental results.
• Identify causal relationships between observed performance and design parameters.
• Interpret empirical data and reconcile it with first principles via analytical and/or numerical simulations.
• Summarize and present experimental results to team members.
• Identify and solve systemic technical problems.
• Mentor and guide other engineers.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a PhD with >8 years of experience (or an MS with >12 years of work experience) in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, or Material Science focusing on the development and experimental application of optical or laser devices and systems. In addition, the candidate would have the following specific qualifications:

• Understanding of optical physics fundamentals and how they apply to laser materials processing.
• Strong hands-on skills in the alignment, test, and characterization of optical devices and laser systems.
• Proficiency in the understanding of experimental data.
• Experience with free-space optics.
• Experience with data collection and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor materials.
• Experience in optical system design.
• Familiarity with optical simulation tools and techniques, including ray tracing software.
• Programming experience in Matlab or Python for instrument control.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency to work well in an interdisciplinary team environment, collaborating with mechanical engineers and materials experts.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $160,000 - $180,000

AdditionalInformation

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Qualification

Master's Degree