In our company we build chip lithography technology that will enable the next 100 years of chip manufacturing. Lace Lithography is seeking a highly experienced Principal / Architect / Senior Optical Engineer to join our Engineering team (not AMO team). In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for optical architecture, definition and design of high-tech lithography systems.

Own optical and optomechanical subsystems throughout their lifecycle—from requirements and architecture to production release and field support. Translate system objectives into optical specifications, interfaces, performance budgets and verification criteria. Lead optical integration, verification and acceptance testing at subsystem and complete-tool level.

Troubleshoot performance, yield and reliability problems using structured root-cause analysis. Maintain production documentation, including drawings, BOMs, interface definitions, alignment procedures, test specifications and change records. Collaborate with atomic physicists, mechanical, vacuum, controls, electronics,



software and systems engineers across Lace's departments.

Ensure compliance with engineering standards and semiconductor-equipment requirements such as SEMI S2. University degree in physics or optical engineering-related field ~10+ years experience developing complex and precision optical systems in a high-tech environment, from first principles to concept, industrialization and high-volume manufacturing, including ownership of system architecture, function or domain ~ Expert knowledge in Requirements Engineering, System Engineering and Product development process ~ Hands on as well as conceptual thinking, ability to deep dive and zoom out to system level ~ Stakeholder management, ability to explain, trade-off and defend complex engineering decisions and choices ~ 50 monthly gym allowance, weekly team lunches, monthly social events, and annual off-site with the whole team. Quarterly development goals with your manager and your own budget to learn and grow.

📌 Principal / Architect / Senior Optical Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Lace Lithography
📍 Barcelona