Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
Ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance (U.S. citizenship required), bachelor’s in physics/engineering or equivalent, advanced laser systems expertise, hands-on assembly/alignment experience, modeling with Zemax OpticStudio or FRED, project leadership and communication skills.
MKS InstrumentsNASDAQ: MKSI: Supplies process control instruments and chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
2+ YOEMS in engineering/physics/material science/chemistry (or PhD) with industry experience (MS+5y or PhD+2y). Hands-on fiber and free-space optics, alignment, optical measurement instruments, and strong communication skills; US work eligibility required.
7+ YOEMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science; 7+ years in laser diode design; strong modeling and simulation; DOE experience; proficient in Python/MATLAB; device characterization
7+ YOEMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science; 7+ years in laser diode design; strong modeling, simulation, and data analysis; DOE experience; cross-functional collaboration.
Photon Design, COMSOL, Lumerical, MATLAB, Python, JMP, DOE
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
3+ YOEAdvanced STEM education preferred; 3–5+ years engineering experience with laser/optical systems, laser alignment, root-cause investigations, structured problem-solving, cleanroom experience, and ability to travel up to 25%.
Inertia: Building laser systems and fuel targets for commercial fusion power.
7+ YOEB.S. with 10+ years or M.S. with 7+ years; experience in QCW diode packaging; high-volume manufacturing; production quality control; process optimization; semiconductor back-end packaging is a plus.
CoherentNYSE: COHR: Manufactures lasers, engineered materials, and optical networking components.
15+ YOE5+ MgmtM.S. or Ph.D. in EE/Physics/Materials; 15+ years semiconductor laser development experience; 5+ years technical leadership; expertise in laser physics, device design, and product development from concept to production.
Vector Atomic: Develops precision quantum sensors for navigation and timing applications.
3+ YOEPhD in related field or 3+ years in ultra-stable cavities, frequency combs, or atomic clocks; strong metrology, nonlinear optics, and integrated photonics; US export compliance.
3+ YOEBS in engineering with 5+ years (or MS with 3+ years), experience in welding/laser processes, root cause analysis, FDA QSR/ISO design control and cGMP knowledge, SolidWorks and Microsoft Office proficiency, up to 20% travel.
Principal Laser Component Engineer - Optical Solutions - Fremont, California, United States
Fremont, California, United States
$150k-$250k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Koch Inc.: Operates global manufacturing, refining, and industrial technology businesses.
8+ YOEMaster's in photonics/ME/physics/optics, 8+ years R&D experience with optical/mechanical components for optoelectronic packages, hands-on alignment and high-precision design, GR-468 qualification knowledge, supplier and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly, Laser & Material Handling
San Jose, California, United States
$162k-$198k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Ensurge MicropowerOslo Børs: ENSU: Develops and manufactures solid-state microbatteries for connected electronic devices.
7+ YOE7–12+ years in manufacturing engineering; proven on-floor ownership; drive yield and throughput; hands-on with equipment and process development (assembly, laser, material handling).
Senior Systems Engineer – Laser Integration & Applications (Advanced Substrates)
Austin or Santa Clara
$120k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
7+ YOEBachelor's in a relevant technical field, 7+ years experience in laser applications and system integration for automated precision manufacturing, hands-on integration of commercial laser systems, laser–material interaction expertise, troubleshooting and system optimization skills.
Senior Systems Engineer – Laser Integration & Applications (Advanced Substrates)
Austin or Santa Clara
$120k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Manufacturers of equipment for semiconductor and display production.
7+ YOEBachelor's in a relevant technical field, 7+ years experience in laser applications and system integration with automated precision manufacturing equipment, strong troubleshooting and laser–material interaction knowledge.
5+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in science or engineering; 5-10 years in laser/optics; hands-on laser lab experience; strong communication and analytical skills.
Onto InnovationNYSE: ONTO: Provides metrology and inspection solutions for semiconductor manufacturers.
2+ YOEPhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 5+ years in Optics/Physics; Matlab/Python; Zemax/Code V; laser systems; Fourier optics; polarization; high-NA objectives.
AEyeNasdaq: LIDR: Develops lidar sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles.
8+ YOEBachelor's in EE/Physics/Optics or related; 8+ years in optoelectronic or sensor systems engineering (lidar preferred); proficiency in system simulation, modeling, data analysis, and scripting (Python); strong optics, laser, and signal-processing background.
DTL Active Charge Control Laser - HMI 4XX & Nebula (TT26)
San Jose, California, United States
$189k-$284k/yrHybridFull Time
ASMLNASDAQ: ASML: Manufactures lithography systems used to print patterns on wafers.
5+ YOEBS in engineering required (MSc/PhD preferred), 5+ years engineering experience including lead roles, proven delivery on complex multidisciplinary projects, people management, and specialized ACC technical knowledge in optics/laser/precision motion.
TRUMPF: Manufactures industrial machine tools and laser technology systems.
2+ YOE2+ years relevant experience, degree in engineering or materials science (or equivalent), experience with laser processing/CNC/robotics/vision systems, ability to operate TRUMPF equipment, strong problem-solving and communication skills, willing to travel up to 25%.