Product Development Engineer

KLA; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical • Dental • Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking researchers and engineers to advance the next generation EUV mask inspection platform. The role requires coordinating with mechanical, optical, electrical, software, and other systems engineers to meet stringent technical and schedule requirements.

The candidate should have a strong technical background with experience in system design, requirements development, and multisubsystem testing. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's in a relevant engineering/physical science field with related work experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in optics, opto-mechanics, and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Help develop requirement specifications and test plans.
• Work with functional groups to define and review designs.
• Participate in prototype integration and testing of assemblies, subsystems and systems.
• Create and execute test plans and perform analysis to validate system performance.
• Create and document calibration, manufacturing, and service procedures.
• Troubleshoot system and subsystem issues with cross-functional teams.
• Support internal and external customers to implement processes and optimize tool performance.

Skills

Engineering background

Diagnostics

Optics knowledge

Communication skills

Python scripting

Education

Doctorate (Academic) Degree

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python

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

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA’s Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The qualified candidate will join a high-caliber team developing the next generation EUV mask inspection platform. The candidate is expected to coordinate across different functions: working with mechanical, optical, electrical, software, and other systems engineers in order to meet stringent technical, schedule, and budgetary requirements.

Candidates should have a strong and diverse technical background.

The role will involve requirements development, system design, and testing of complex inspection systems using expertise from multiple technical disciplines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

The selected candidate will:

• Help develop requirement specifications and test plans
• Work with functional groups to define and review designs.
• Participate in prototype integration and testing of assemblies, subsystems and systems.
• Create and execute test plans and perform analysis to validate system performance.
• Create and document calibration, manufacturing, and service procedures
• Will trouble shoot system and subsystem issues and work with various subsystem teams to find and implement solutions
• Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the tool effectively and optimize tool performance. Lead troubleshoot efforts in manufacturing and in the field

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong background in engineering or the physical science and demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills
• Strong diagnostic and trouble shooting skills in optics, opto-mechanics, and motion control systems
• Experience with lasers and illumination systems, CCD/CMOS cameras is a plus
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, would be a plus
• Agility and ability to thrive on a fast paced program and respond quickly to field and internal escalations
• Must be an effective communicator able to share technical information with functional groups and provide executive level reports to management and customers
• Industrial experience in one or more of the following:

Occasional travel will be required

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: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually

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.

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.