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Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.\nOur award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.\nThe Optical Metrology Engineer will serve as the primary process engineering partner for optical inspection and measurement systems across the manufacturing floor. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining metrology processes that ensure accurate, repeatable, and high-throughput inspection performance. 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