Halo Industries, Inc. · 3 months ago
Optical Engineering Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expHalo Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Optical Engineering Manager to lead their talented team of optical engineers. The role involves driving the development and implementation of advanced optical solutions for next-generation semiconductor equipment while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.
ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of optical engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
Provide technical leadership and problem-solving support across multiple optical development efforts, stepping in when deeper analysis or escalation is needed
Partner cross-functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and Software Engineering to align optical designs with overall system architecture and performance goals
Lead the development of optical specifications, tolerance analyses, and performance models
Provide technical expertise in laser systems, including laser sources, beam delivery, and laser-material interaction
Oversee laser safety, including training, culture, record-keeping, and compliance
Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements
Manage vendor relationships and procurement of optical components
Oversee the creation of detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and user manuals
Establish and evolve optical engineering processes, best practices, and design standards to support a growing, multi-project environment
Qualification
Required
Ph. D in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in optical system design and development, preferably in the semiconductor or laser/laser processing industry
Background that includes both hands-on technical contribution earlier in career and people management responsibility
Extensive experience with laser systems, optical design and optical metrology
Experience designing optical systems with reliability, lifetime, and manufacturability in mind
Preferred
Clear communicator who can translate technical complexity into aligned decisions across teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, multi-project startup environment while respecting existing knowledge and designs
Strong understanding of light matter interactions
Deep understanding of optics, laser physics, and optical instrumentation
Experience with laser materials processing
Experience using and designing optical systems for medium (>200 W) or high power lasers
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes
Experience with optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V)
Experience with project management
Experience with machine vision systems
Strong knowledge of optical component selection
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Free Food & Snacks
Stock Option Plan
Bonus Plan Eligible
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Company
Halo Industries, Inc.
We create novel laser-based hardware systems for materials fabrication that help manufacturers drastically reduce waste, improve quality, and enable next generation technologies.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$80MKey Investors
US Innovative Technology Fund
2024-07-15Series B· $80M
2021-04-01Series A
2020-09-23Series A
Leadership Team
Philip Van Stockum
Co-founder, CTO
Charlie Rudy
Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2024-12-02
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