Algorithm Engineering Intern

KLA-Belgium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA invites students pursuing a Master’s or PhD to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI, contributing to advanced modeling and image/signal processing for semiconductor inspection tools. You will work on traditional and deep learning approaches, focusing on efficient experimentation and data-driven improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and opportunities to impact next‑generation products while pursuing your degree.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Master's or PhD-level degree program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and improving modeling techniques for optical, physical, and AI-based analyses.
• Build/extend signal and image processing tools for experiments and product features.
• Assist in managing measurement data used to train AI and physics-based models.
• Develop software tools to process and analyze measurements and images for KLA products.

Skills

Machine learning

Signal processing

Image processing

Python

Education

Masters or PhD student

Job description

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/Division

The 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. KLA's Central Engineering organization is made up of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) spanning disciplines like automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. Each CoE contributes not only technical deliverables but also deep expertise, best practices, and advanced tools that elevate both what we build—and how we build it.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

In this role:

• Work with traditional and deep learning algorithm techniques, such as optical, physical, and mathematical modeling, inverse problems, and AI models to meet and improve results on KLA products.
• Experiment with new and novel techniques to improve results or reduce compute cost of various modeling techniques for processing and analyzing measurement spectra and images.
• Build signal/image processing and analysis tools for more efficient experimentation.
• Manage measurement and imaging data used for training and experimentation of AI and physics modeling systems.
• Develop software tools and solutions processing and analyzing measurements and images for KLA products.

Minimum Qualifications

Students pursuing a Master's OR PhD-level degree

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards Base Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Masters and Ph.D.

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

Total Rewards Package

• Participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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