Optics Research Scientist / Technologist (E)

KLA
📍 Milpitas, California, United States 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026

Job Description

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Optics Research Scientist / Technologist are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Optics Research Scientist / Technologists talent community, we are interested in learning about your background. 
 
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Job Responsibilities/Duties

The successful candidate will join a high-caliber team of technologists in the CTO group driving innovation in the areas of sensors, sources, and optics. The responsibilities of the technology program manager in the TAP group entail:

Work closely with strategic suppliers in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced optical systems. Support projects from R&D to production escalations. Engage with KLA technologist at the architecture stage and provide relevant technical input related to optics supplier selection, technical risk assessm...

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Job Details

  • Location Milpitas, California
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Physical Scientists
  • Posted Date June 19, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 29, 2026