Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Product Engineers are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Product Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.
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Job Description:
Responsible for maintaining and driving reliability improvements of eBeam demo lab Scanning Electron Microscope systems by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and debugging sophisticated optical/electro/mechanical equipment, computer systems, coupled with software solutions. These systems comprise of several complex sub-systems and hardware such as Wafer handler, Electron beam columns, Electron detectors, Optical Microscope, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) unit, Vacuum robots, Vacuum pumps, Vacuum Chambers, Residual Gas Analysis equipment, High precision XYZ Stage.
- Drive eBeam Demo lab systems maintenance and reliability improvements, support systems, and applications characterization of current and next generation state-of-the art semiconductor wafer inspection, review & metrology products. Design test plans, collect data, perform analysis, publish results and recommendations. Act as a two-way conduit of information between Design/Engineering teams and Applications teams.
- Develop strong knowledge of overall system operation, system integration, and system calibrations. Drive solutions for equipment/tool issues.
- Engage with other relevant engineering functional teams. Host meetings with technical experts to discuss the technical issues in detail, acquire Plan-of-Actions (POAs) with consensus until issues are resolved.
- Drive reliability improvement of system hardware, diagnostics, and software. Implement tool methodologies, monitoring systems parameters to trigger corrective actions.
- Generate documentation relevant for troubleshooting processes, technical findings, providing service and postmortem reports.
- Help to define and optimize the Preventative Maintenance Schedule for systems of eBeam Demo lab. Be involved in hands-on work for integration of Alpha/Beta systems.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with handling any of the following equipment: Electron Microscopy (Scanning/Transmission), X-Ray based material characterization (XRD/EDX), Optical Microscopy, scatterometry, Molecular beam epitaxy, or spectrometry equipment
- Hands-on experience with operating equipment which uses Vacuum technology
Preferred Qualification:
- Knowledge of Power Engineering and Control systems
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $161,500.00
Primary 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.