To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/DivisionThe Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA's product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division delivers industry-leading metrology solutions essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Its portfolio includes systems for measuring film thickness, critical dimensions, composition, and resistivity-key to developing and scaling next-gen IC processes. FaST partners closely with customers from early R&D through high-volume production, ensuring performance and process alignment.
What You'll DoIn this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
As part of the Systems Engineering team in FaST Division, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of products from concept to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of our cutting-edge optical film metrology systems.
Responsibilities:- Design and develop system architectures and characterize system performance according to requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate metrology systems, including hardware, software, and control systems
- Define and document system specifications to meet project requirements
- Perform detailed systems analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to qualify systems
- Provide ongoing engineering support to ensure field systems adaption, sustainability, and customer satisfaction
- Work with Product & Program Managers to ensure project milestones met on time
Qualifications:- In-depth understanding of Systems Engineering principles with strong experience on developing complex systems in the semiconductor industry
- Outstanding skills in optical systems, opto-mechanics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
- Strong command of general physics, math and computational skills are highly desirable
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in optics, precision mechanics, image processing, and motion control systems
- Experience on data processing, analytics, and statistics with programming languages such as Python and MATLAB would be a plus
- Agility and ability to thrive on a fast-paced program, take on assignments in a nonfamiliar domain, and respond quickly to internal and customer site escalations
- Demonstrated competencies of critical thinking, analysis, hands-on, teamwork, and ownership
- Ability of domestic and international travel up to 25%
Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (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
Total RewardsBase Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $172,800.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLA's 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.
Use of AI Statement At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews-whether virtual or in person-is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
