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Product Development Engineer (Mask Inspection System)
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$118k–$200k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, Employee stock purchase program
Posted 5d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Product Development Engineer will define subsystem architectures, develop requirement specifications, and coordinate project activities across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams. They will also lead prototype integration, perform system-level testing, and provide technical support for manufacturing and field operations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a strong technical background in imaging systems, electron optics, or signal processing, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience. Excellent communication skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to travel internationally up to 25% are essential.
Full 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
KLA is seeking a motivated individual with a growth mindset and strong ownership for an exciting Product Development Engineer role. The qualified candidate will join a high-caliber team developing the next generation mask inspection platform. The candidate will act as a lead, and coordinate across multiple engineering functions: working with mechanical, electron optics, electrical, software, and other systems engineers to meet the technical, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
Ideal candidate should have a strong and diverse technical background and preferably have experience taking projects from requirements through first article testing, and hand off to frequent operators.
The role will involve requirements development, system design, and testing of sophisticated inspection systems using expertise from multiple technical fields.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Strong work ethnic, bias to action, and attention to details are essential elements for success in dynamic and innovative environment.
What you will do;
Define subsystem architectures, develop requirement specifications and test plans
Coordinate project activities by actively aligning with stakeholders and perform system level tasks.
Work with functional groups to define and review designs.
Participate in prototype integration and testing of assemblies, and systems. Create and implement test plans and perform logical analysis to validate system performance
Establish workflow and train/educate stakeholders on processes
Create and document calibration, manufacturing, and service procedures
Troubleshoot system and subsystem issues and work with various subsystem teams to identify and implement solutions
Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the system effectively and optimize tool performance
Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts in manufacturing and in the field
Travel up to 25%, mostly international travel
Preferred qualifications:
Strong knowledge and experience in digital signal processing and imaging systems (e-beam or optical).
Experience with particle beam physics, electron optics or SEM technology and their related instrumentation is highly desirable.
Demonstrated analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong diagnostic and trouble shooting skills in electron optics, precision mechanical, image processing, and motion control systems
Experience with scripting languages, such as Python and/or Matlab on image and signal processing and building functional executables, would be a plus
Strong command of general physics, math and computational skills are also highly desirable.
Agility and ability to thrive on a fast-paced program, take on assignments in a nonfamiliar domain, and respond quickly to field and internal escalations
Able to establish and maintain a collaborative working relationships with partners across functional teams, demonstrating leadership and great working ethnic, resolving conflicts and different opinions.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 0 years; 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 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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 talent.acquisition@kla.comor at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers websitefor legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
Visit us at: www.kla.com
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