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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for May 10, 2007
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2007 -- PhD Final Exam -- 10:00 a.m. -- Meinel 701
May 28, 2007 -- Memorial Day -- University Holiday
July 4, 2007 -- Independence Day -- University Holiday
Employment Opportunities in Optics
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Applications Development Engineer. KLA-Tencor. Location: San Jose, Ca. Job Code: 013546. (Lohokare) Start date: ASAP. Email resume to: ur@kla-tencor.com Responsibilities: Applications engineering position supporting apps development projects internally and in the field. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently. The candidate will also be required to work towards characterization of the tool/algorithm performance and for providing clear feedback to the Engineering teams for product improvement, especially during Alpha/Beta tests. Strong technical skills are required to understand the functionality and capabilities of these tools and for providing root cause analysis and potential solutions for customers. Such skills include (but are not limited to) techniques for image analysis/processing, statistical analysis as well as the ability to quickly pick up and understand customer requirements and processes. Occasional travel will be required. Qualifications: Masters or Ph.D degree (optics, lithography, imaging science or related engineering field). Good working knowledge of testing techniques. Good working knowledge of various applications. Ability to diagnose and resolve basic customer issues. Strong communication skills especially technical writing skills. About KLA-Tencor: Ranked among the world's top ten semiconductor equipment manufacturers, KLA-Tencor offers a broad spectrum of products and services that are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world, including Intel, Samsung, AMD, Texas Instruments, and Sony. www.kla-tencor.com
Electrical Design Engineer. KLA-Tencor. Location: San Jose, Ca. Job Code: 014857 (L. Wang) Start date: ASAP. Email resume to: ur@kla-tencor.com Job Description: The individual will work in a development engineering group. Responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Qualifications/Education Desired: MS/Phd EE or CE with hands-on hardware design experience (prefer at least 3 years of exp.). Must be experienced in analog and digital board level hardware design, basic modeling and functional simulation. Must be familiar with design tools (such as OrCad, ModelSim and PSpice). Must have a proven knowledge in implementation of PCB, including signal integrity issues. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Having working knowledge on DSP and embedded microcontroller is preferred. Ability to make C/C++ programs and knowledge of Ethernet and TCP/IP protocol would be preferred. About KLA-Tencor: Ranked among the world's top ten semiconductor equipment manufacturers, KLA-Tencor offers a broad spectrum of products and services that are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world, including Intel, Samsung, AMD, Texas Instruments, and Sony. www.kla-tencor.com
Engineering Position. ASRC Communications. Position deals with airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) sensors and/or payloads requirements with regard to engineering design and technical capabilities and characteristics for US Army manned and unmanned airborne ISR systems to ensure these systems’ ability and capability to detect, collect, store and transmit that data to ground control assets supporting critical battlefield information/intelligence in support of Warfighting. Requirement is for a degree in engineering; radar technology would be helpful. Excellent Pay/Benefits. Send your resume to: Lori Sieting. 333 W. Wilcox, Suite 207, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. 520-458-1749 Voice. 520-452-1641 Fax. 520-249-5915 Cell. Lsieting@asrcc.com For more information about ASRCC, go to www.asrcc.com
Opto-Mechanical Engineer. AgilOptics. Education Required: M.S. or PhD in Optics, Optical Physics, Optical Engineering or equivalent experience. AgilOptics seeks to hire an experimental optical engineer to work on new and evolving projects. The ideal candidate must have background and experience in optical system design, testing, set-up and validation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated hands on experience in optical laboratories and first hand familiarity with optical hardware, electronics and diagnostics. Experience with adaptive optics is desirable but not required. Computer experience with optical system layout and design using Zemax or similar programs is required. Candidate should be a self-starter, with understanding of Government contracting, good report, proposal writing and presentation skills. Candidate should be experienced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Candidate should be available for full-time employment starting in the summer of 2007. AgilOptics offers an excellent benefits package. Work location is Albuquerque, NM. www.agiloptics.com U.S. citizenship is required. If interested, please send resume including at least three references and salary requirements to dmansell@agiloptics.com Interviews will be held on Monday, May 21st. Please sign up in the Academic Office, room 403 or email cmartinez@optics.arizona.edu to schedule your interview.
Optical Research Scientist/Engineer. Ocean Optics. Ocean Optics, the industry leader in miniature optical-sensing and photonics, is seeking several Research Scientists or Engineers for our growing Research and Development team. The Research and Development team is responsible for developing the next generation of products and techniques to ensure the companies growth and sustainable competitive advantage. The successful candidates will conduct basic and applied research experiments and develop new measurement systems and techniques. The candidates will be expected to independently conceive, critically evaluate, conduct, and communicate research to others with minimal guidance and supervision. These positions will help develop our next generation of light sources and electro-optical sensing and spectroscopy systems via creative and innovative use of emerging and state of the art photonics technologies. A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics/Optical Engineering or Physics with more than 5 years of relevant working experience. A Ph.D. in Optical Sciences or Optical Engineering is preferred. Candidates with other academic qualifications but having a good track record in the above requirements will also be considered for this or other opportunities. These candidates must be ambitious self starters with an in depth understanding of Photonics and Optics Principles (theory & practical) in order to be considered for this position. Basic applicant skills and requirements are: Solid foundation in lasers and geometric, physical, and electro optics. Familiarity with various optical and electro-optical sources, components and detectors. Experience using commercially available optical design and modeling tools (such as Zemax, ASAP, LightTools, Code V, R-Soft, etc.). Understanding of thin film coating and optical fabrication methods. Fluency with computing software such as Matlab, Mathematica, or Excel, and data acquisition software such as Labview. Experience in writing technical reports and presenting technical results. Ability to work both independently and in a group setting. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Current eligibility to work in the US. Experience with fibers, solid state lasers, spectroscopy instrumentation and analytical instruments is highly desirable. Up to 25% travel may be required. Salary commensurate with experience. Ocean Optics, Inc. is a diversified electro-optics technology firm and a global leader in optical sensing, optical networking, display optics and biophotonics technologies. With locations in the United States, Europe and China, the company serves a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, process control, environmental monitoring, life sciences and medical diagnostics. We seek individuals who are skilled, enterprising and highly motivated, to help us design, manufacture and sell the most innovative line of photonics products in the market. We offer a flexible, dynamic atmosphere and excellent benefits: Medical benefits Vision benefits Employee Assistance Program 401(k) profit sharing/savings plan Bonus opportunities Credit union option Ocean Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply: Please send a resume or CV to jobs@oceanoptics.com and put J-UA in the subject line.
Research Intern. Veeco. Requirements: Good communications skills. Physical optics/interferometry coursework required, completion of lens design course a plus. Candidate must be familiar with computers and Microsoft products. Labview, Matlab, Zemax experience preferred. Undergraduate student who can begin with with summer internship prefered. Responsibilities: Responsibilities involve familiarization with Veeco products through hardware and software evaluation. In addition, the candidate will assist in taking measurements and analyzing results as well as testing Veeco products and a variety of new applications including surface finish, MEMS, data storage, and biology. Please contact: Barb Taylor via e-mail: btaylor@veeco.com
Senior Electro-Optical Scientist/Engineer. Ocean Optics. Ocean Optics, the industry leader in miniature optical-sensing and photonics, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer or Scientist to join our growing Research and Development team. The Research and Development team is responsible for developing the next generation of products and techniques to ensure the companies growth and sustainable competitive advantage. The successful candidate will lead and conduct basic and applied research experiments and develop new measurement systems and techniques. The candidate will be expected to help guide an interdisciplinary team to conceive, evaluate, conduct, and communicate research to others with minimal guidance and supervision. This position will help develop our next generation of light sources and electro-optical sensing and spectroscopy systems via creative and innovative use of emerging and state of the art photonics technologies. A minimum of a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics/Optical Engineering or Physics with more than 10 years of relevant working experience. A Ph.D. in Optical Sciences or Optical Engineering is preferred. Candidates with other academic qualifications but having a good track record in the above requirements will also be considered for this or other opportunities. Considerable and demonstrated experience using commercially available optical design and modeling tools (such as Zemax, ASAP, LightTools, Code V, R-Soft, etc.). Good understanding of Optical and Systems Design Principles (theory & practical) is absolutely required. Basic applicant skills and requirements are: Solid foundation in geometric, physical, and electro optics. Familiarity with various optical and electro-optical sources, components and detectors. Good understanding of thin film coating and optical fabrication methods. Considerable background in performing optical and opto-mechanical tolerancing work. Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and reliability. Fluency with computing software such as Matlab, Mathematica, or Excel, and data acquisition software such as Labview. Have worked on multiple product development cycles from concept through production. Experience in writing technical reports and work instructions (including creating engineering drawings). Ability to work both independently and in a group setting. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Current eligibility to work in the US. Experience in Spectroscopy instrumentation and analytical instruments is highly desirable. Those applying for this senior position will also have to: Have interest and ability in mentoring or guiding junior scientists and engineers in systems engineering, optics, photonics, and optical design function and demonstrate a willingness to share his/her knowledge throughout the company and with customers. Be able to lead a multi-discipline product development team, lead technical discussions, and predict system level performance of new product concepts. Other tasks can include leading efforts in fabrication, assembly, test and integration of new systems, preparing statements of work, interfacing with vendors, estimating costs and tracking progress. Serve as an expert in optics and photonics and assisting product engineering and manufacturing as needed. Up to 25% travel may be required. Salary commensurate with experience. Ocean Optics, Inc. is a diversified electro-optics technology firm and a global leader in optical sensing, optical networking, display optics and biophotonics technologies. With locations in the United States, Europe and China, the company serves a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, process control, environmental monitoring, life sciences and medical diagnostics. We seek individuals who are skilled, enterprising and highly motivated, to help us design, manufacture and sell the most innovative line of photonics products in the market. We offer a flexible, dynamic atmosphere and excellent benefits: Medical benefits Vision benefits Employee Assistance Program 401(k) profit sharing/savings plan Bonus opportunities Credit union option Ocean Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please email a resume or CV to jobs@oceanoptics.com and put J-UA in the subject line.
Senior Optical Technician. InPhase Technologies. Company: InPhase Technologies is world leader in holographic storage technology. InPhase is currently developing holographic storage and media products for the archive and consumer storage markets. We are located in Longmont, Colorado. Job Title: Senior Optical Technician. Responsibilities: Assist the optical engineering group with a wide variety of tasks related to the development of a high performance optical storage product. Includes optical and electro-optical system and component testing, development of alignment and test techniques and tools, automation of testing. Test and analysis of laser systems. Also, operating holographic storage drives for drive and media test purposes, and collecting/analyzing/presenting data. Required Experience: Optical system alignment. Optical testing (wavefront measurement, etc. Basic electronic & optoelectronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers etc). Laser diodes (operation/characterization). Desired Experience: Optical system design basics. Analysis capabilities (Matlab/Igor etc). Machine shop experience. LabView. Education: BS. Location: Longmont, CO. Contact: Kirk Cook. InPhase Technologies, 2000 Pike Road, Longmont, CO 80501. Tel: 720 494-7453. Fax: 720 494-9606.
Software Design Engineer. KLA-Tencor. Location: San Jose, Ca. Job Code: 014724 (E. Tsujimoto). Start date: ASAP. Email resume to: ur@kla-tencor.com Job Description: The successful candidate will join a team of software engineers to conceive, implement, integrate, test, and document advanced software and algorithm modules used in photomask/reticle inspection. Specifically, this individual will utilize his/her skills to develop GUI and application layer system software responsible for coordinating the activities of the software and hardware subsystems. Qualifications: MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent field. Technical competency in Object-Oriented Design and C/C++ programming on Linux and Solaris OSs. Qt GUI development experience preferred. Strong communication skills. Quick learner, with good teamwork skills required. Problem solving and analysis ability are essential. Math, Physics, and/or image processing background desirable. Experience with large integrated HW/SW systems and semiconductor equipment applications desirable. About KLA-Tencor: Ranked among the world's top ten semiconductor equipment manufacturers, KLA-Tencor offers a broad spectrum of products and services that are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world, including Intel, Samsung, AMD, Texas Instruments, and Sony. www.kla-tencor.com
Software Engineer. KLA-Tencor. Location: San Jose, Ca. Job Code: 014730 (T. Welke). Start date: ASAP. Email resume to: ur@kla-tencor.com Responsibilities: This role involves playing a key role in the feature development for the next generation image computer for the 6XX product line and implementing software features for sustaining development work to support existing UIC products. Documentation as appropriate for design docs, user guides, procedures, release notes, etc. Qualifications: MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent field. Software development experience including definitions, design, implementation, and test. Languages: C/C++ & unix shell scripting. OS Experience: Solaris unix, RedHat/YDL Linux, Windows NT/2000 (user). Tools: Clearcase vobs, GCC/GNU & SUN compilers & toolsets. Strong communication and teamwork skills required. Some semiconductor equipment experience/knowledge. Experience with large integrated HW/SW systems and semiconductor equipment applications desirable. About KLA-Tencor: Ranked among the world's top ten semiconductor equipment manufacturers, KLA-Tencor offers a broad spectrum of products and services that are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer in the world, including Intel, Samsung, AMD, Texas Instruments, and Sony. www.kla-tencor.com
Electrical Engineer. Agency Listing. Direct Hire. Company: The Talley Group. Location: Seattle, WA. Contact: Matt Sawicki. E-mail: sawickim@thetalleygroup.com Phone: (425)753-5061. Laser technology company - develops and manufacturers laser technologies for industrial, medical, government and OEM applications. Requirements: BSEE with ten years related experience in engineering and product development for either medical or high reliability products; experience in commercial product design environment useful. Must have design experience with digital and analog circuits, switching power supplies and control systems. Responsibilities: Power converter design. Temperature control circuit design. Embedded control software design. High speed pulsed circuit design, RF. Knowledge of EMI mitigation practices. Environmental test methods and practices. Experience with PCB layout design. Must have design experience and lab skills to carry a design from concept to delivery to the customer.
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