Metrology Engineer

One of largest semiconductor client's MicroOptics site is looking for a Metrology Engineer to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The Optical Systems Division designs and produces precision lenses and optical components for data center, lithography, and metrology applications. As a Metrology Engineer, this person will play a highly hands‑on role characterizing new optical designs in both form and function within a cleanroom semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role involves building custom optical breadboards, test fixtures, and data acquisition systems to qualify new equipment, components, and processes. This individual will work closely with equipment manufacturers, vendors, R&D, operations, and industry experts to develop and qualify new metrology capabilities and ensure site readiness and urgency in a small‑site setting. The position emphasizes data‑driven testing and analysis using LabVIEW, MATLAB, and JMP, including image analysis and statistical methods to assess refractive and diffractive optics end‑to‑end. This is an execution‑oriented engineering role suited for someone who thrives in applied lab work rather than a traditional product management or purely theoretical position.

This role is 5 days onsite in Charlotte, NC and the salary ranges from $90,000-$130,000. Benefits include: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years, or Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience.
Hands‑on experience characterizing, testing, and qualifying optical or opto‑mechanical systems
Strong proficiency in LabVIEW for data acquisition, automation, and integration with off‑the‑shelf components
Experience using MATLAB and/or JMP for data analysis, SPC, DOE, and technical presentations
Ability to design and build custom optical breadboards, test fixtures, and calibration setups

Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, site acceptance testing, or equipment qualification in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with optical image analysis, laser or photodetector systems, and lens characterization techniques
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity or passion for optics (e.g., research background, astronomy, advanced lab experimentation)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.