Optics Research Scientist / Technologist

3160 KLA-Tencor (Singapore) • Singapore, Singapore • Posted June 26, 2026

About the Role

Description

/Preferred Qualifications

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 current job description entails working closely with strategic suppliers in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced optical systems. The candidate will engage with KLA technologist at the architecture stage and provide relevant technical input related to optics supplier selection, technical risk assessment and manufacturability.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

  • Develop supplier technology roadmap to enable KLA’s product roadmap.

  • Provide leadership and continuity of relationship with technology supplier.

  • Be accountable for technology success from R&D to Production.

  • Drive coordination between CTO, Divisions, and other teams.

  • Support technology prototyping, problem sol...