Optical Engineer jobs in Israel

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology. Group/Division KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions. What You'll Do In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. KLA is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Our systems power the world’s most advanced electronics—from smartphones to smart cars. We’re looking for a Practical Engineer to join our PCB division in Yavne, specializing in laser calibration and integration of complex optical heads. What You’ll Do • Perform high‑precision calibration of lasers and advanced optical heads • Integrate and test electro‑optic components in a multidisciplinary environment • Assemble and bond precision optical assemblies • Operate measurement and quality control equipment • Troubleshoot issues and optimize optical performance Minimum Qualifications • Practical Engineering degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering • Experience in a technical or lab environment • Ability to read and understand technical drawings • Good technical English • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Team player, Availability to work overtime and willingness to occasionally work on Fridays, as needed About KLA We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us. Use of AI Statement At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset. We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees. KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Description Nova’s Optics Group is looking for a Senior Optical Engineer to lead a range of development activities involving critical modules in our advanced, multidisciplinary metrology systems. This is an opportunity to shape optical concepts from early feasibility through final design and qualification, and to translate deep scientific understanding into state-of-the-art system performance. You’ll be joining the Optics Group • Own the complete optical path of Nova’s tools—from light sources, through optical channels, to sensors. • Work with diverse, high-end technologies spanning multiple optics disciplines to deliver state-of-the-art system-level performance. • Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through final design and qualification. • Operate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, managing research, design, and engineering activities in parallel. Role Responsibilities • Analyze complex physical effects that influence tool performance. • Design the optical architecture and configuration of Nova’s tools. • Develop new optical concepts and translate them into practical system solutions. • Lead feasibility studies for new concepts and configurations. • Define rigorous test plans and design the required experimental setups. • Verify results both off-tool and on-tool, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements. • Select vendors and provide ongoing technical leadership and management. Requirements • MSc or PhD in Physics or Optical Engineering. • At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing and characterizing complex systems that include light sources, optical systems, and imaging; an advantage for PhD graduates. • Experience designing optical or electro-optical systems. • Experience designing and implementing laboratory setups to measure optical effects and performance. • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python; Python is preferred. • Knowledge of optical design software such as Zemax or Code V—an advantage. • Image-processing skills—an advantage. • Experience with semiconductor-industry equipment—an advantage. The special something you bring with you • Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities, with the ability to move confidently between scientific analysis and hands-on experimentation. • An independent, motivated, and collaborative mindset, with genuine enthusiasm for breakthroughs and advanced technology. Get to know us better: Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing. With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world. Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions. Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology. Join us if you are A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs. If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]