JOB DETAILS
Director of Physics
CompanyCamtek
LocationMigdal HaEmek
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 14, 2026
About The Company
Camtek is a leading manufacturer of metrology and inspection equipment and a provider of software solutions serving the Advanced Packaging, Memory, CMOS Image Sensors, MEMS, RF and other segments in the Semiconductors industry.
Camtek provides dedicated solutions and crucial yield-enhancement data, enabling manufacturers to improve yield and drive down their production costs.
With eight offices around the world, Camtek has best-in-class sales and customer support organization, providing tailor-made solutions in line with customers’ requirements.
Camtek's uncompromising commitment to excellence is based on performance, responsiveness and support.
About the Role
We are looking for a Director of Physics to be part of Camtek R&D and product development team, leading the physics domain in the development of state-of-the-art optical microscopy and metrology solutions.
Job Description
- Lead and manage a team of physicists, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and professional guidance across research, development, and productization.
- Drive and oversee the development of next-generation optical microscopy systems, optical assemblies, and advanced metrology technologies.
- Guide key technical decisions related to optical components, cameras, illumination sources, sensors, and opto-electronic assemblies.
- Provide direction and oversight for simulations, experiments, and validation activities, including acceptance and test methodologies.
- Lead the team in addressing complex technological challenges and delivering high-impact physics-based solutions.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams, including algorithms, systems, applications, product, support, and customers, and collaborate with leading optical and opto-electronics vendors.
Requirements
- PhD or MSc with a relevant thesis in Applied Physics, Electro-Optics, or a related field.
- Strong background in optics - mandatory.
- Proven experience in leading and managing a physics or R&D team.
- Broad technological exposure and experience working in multidisciplinary environments.
- Experience in the semiconductor equipment industry – an advantage.
- Experience with optical simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, LightTools) - an advantage.
- Background or familiarity with AI and data-driven approaches - an advantage.
Key Skills
Optical MicroscopyMetrologyTeam LeadershipApplied PhysicsElectro-opticsOptical SimulationZemaxLightToolsSemiconductor EquipmentOpto-electronic AssembliesMentorshipR&D ManagementAIData-driven ApproachesMultidisciplinary Collaboration
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchManagement & LeadershipTechnology
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of physicists to develop state-of-the-art optical microscopy and metrology solutions. Oversee technical decisions for optical systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams to deliver high-impact physics-based solutions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
689
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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