Staff Material Scientist

KLA-Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive environment

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Research Scientist to design, synthesize and characterize advanced inorganic materials. The role demands hands-on experiments, data-driven analysis and close collaboration with optics, opto-mechanical and laser engineering teams to drive material innovations for semiconductor manufacturing.

The successful candidate will work within the Office of the CTO, contributing to long-range technology development and collaborating across product divisions to deliver validated materials

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in inorganic compound synthesis, sintering, material science, surface science, phase transfer science and solid-state chemistry.
• Strong practical skills in experimental synthesis.
• Proficiency with TGA, XRD, SEM and XPS for material characterization.
• Strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize inorganic compounds and solid-state materials.
• Optimize reaction conditions to achieve high-purity and well-defined material structures.
• Perform material characterization using techniques such as TGA, XRD, SEM and XPS.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to perform failure analysis and ensure feasibility of new materials/processes for KLA products.

Skills

Inorganic synthesis

Sintering

Material science

Surface science

Solid-state chemistry

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD + 3y

MSc + 6y

BSc + 8y

Tools

TGA

XRD

SEM

XPS

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-\-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a critical role in developing advanced long-range technology in collaboration with product divisions and strategic marketing, working on future technology like light sources, lasers, and sensors. We are engaged in the research and development process, and once the technology is mature, we partner with product engineering groups who then build products based on the technology we’ve developed. The Office of the CTO also provides technical input into KLA’s strategic planning process, program reviews and Product Life Cycle (PLC) phases. We provide our broad technology expertise and cross-division experience to ensure we leverage the collective knowledge within our company.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our team focused on developing advanced inorganic materials for cutting-edge applications. The successful candidate will work on designing, synthesizing, and characterizing complex inorganic compounds. The candidate must excel in hands-on experiments and data analysis, demonstrating the ability to derive clear results from complex data sets. The candidate will work closely with other scientists and engineers, so strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize inorganic compounds and solid-state materials.
• Optimize reaction conditions to achieve high-purity and well-defined material structures.
• Perform material characterization using techniques such as TGA, XRD, SEM and XPS.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including optics engineers, opto-mechanical engineers and laser scientists, to perform failure analysis and ensure the feasibility of new materials/processes for KLA products.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in inorganic compound synthesis, sintering, material science, surface science, phase transfer science and solid-state chemistry (familiarity with optics materials such as non-linear optics is a plus).
• Strong practical skills in experimental synthesis.
• Proficiency in structural characterization tools such as TGA, XRD, SEM and XPS.
• Strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years.
• Master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years.
• Bachelor’s Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.

Benefits and Perks

• We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package.
• We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.