This role pays less than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$133,875–$202,800
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$164k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
129 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$138,000–$190,000
across 110 roles with salary data.
As an Optical System Engineer, you will join a team focused on designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems within the semiconductor industry. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions for intricate processes, write system specifications, analyze requirements, define architectures, and conduct thorough testing to ensure seamless subsystem integration. Your daily work involves using Zemax optical design software to perform simulations and design fiber coupling optics for photonic chips. You will also work with suppliers to optimize component performance, provide technical support to mechanical and process engineers, and manage test automation. Required skills include proficiency in geometric and physical optics modules, statistical tolerancing analysis, and hands-on experience in testing setup design. You will utilize Python or MATLAB for data processing while addressing challenges in advanced packaging and photonic integrated circuit designs.
Optics
Photonics
Laser Communication Systems
Zemax
Python
C++
MATLAB
Linux
Fiber Optics
Free-Space Optical Communication
Precision Metrology
Signal Integrity
Optical Testing
Link Budgets
Hardware Development
Manufacturing
System Design