Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
In this role, you’ll take the lead on sophisticatedfailure analysis, diving into contamination and challenges across a diverse set of products and manufacturing environments. Using sophisticated analytical and characterization techniques, you’ll uncover root causes, influence corrective actions, and help shape durable, long-term solutions.
You’ll be in a true hands-on role, connecting lab insights to real engineering impact and seeing your work directly improve product performance. If you’re someone who is energized by solving tough, real-world problems and uncovering what others can’t, this is the kind of work where you’ll thrive!
With a solid foundation inmaterials science or chemistry, you’ll work across teams in a fast-paced environment where your expertise is both valued and transparent. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible!
Key Responsibilities
Lead and complete sophisticatedfailure analysis investigations for manufacturing and field critical issues, including contamination, coating or substrate damage, materials degradation, and supply-related materials issues.
Apply sophisticated materials characterization and analytical techniques, includingSEM/FIB, TEM, EDS, SIMS, XPS, Auger, FTIR, Raman, UVVis spectroscopy, optical microscopy, whitelight interferometry, and chromatography (GC/LC), to resolve failure mechanisms and root causes.
Correlate analytical data with process history, manufacturing conditions, and field usage to develop comprehensive rootcause models and actionable conclusions.
Collaborating with internal customers from various divisions on material selection, develop feasibility review, supplier qualification and production ramp.
Build,develop, and validate new test methods, analytical workflows, and materials characterization capabilities to improve diagnostic efficiency and expand CMAGs technical reach.
Clearly document and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and multi-functional reviews, influencing engineering and business decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degreein Materials Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
Demonstrated handson expertise in failure analysis andmaterials characterization, including SEM/FIB, TEM, SIMS, XPS, FTIR, Raman, UVVis, and optical microscopy.
Strong understanding of instrument fundamentals, data interpretation.
Experience in chemistry, materials science, and surface science, including solidstate chemistry, thin films, coatings, optical materials, and photonmatter interactions.
Exposure to contamination control, coating damage, metallurgy, optical and mechanical systems, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and industry quality standards ishelpful.
Applying rootcause methodologies (e.g., 8D, structured problemsolving) in manufacturing or highreliability environment.
Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills; ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural, global organization.
Willingness to travel for training, supplier engagement, project execution, and global support.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Base Pay Range: $106,700.00 - $181,400.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
