Applications Engineering Intern

KLA • Ann Arbor, MI

2d

About The Position

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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Responsibilities The right candidate will be dynamic, upbeat individual who is very passionate about delivering rich and powerful solutions that drive meaningful decisions, quality, and significant improvement in business results. Work together with GPG business functions such as Applications, Algorithm and S/W teams to perform proof of study with an end goal of attempting to improve existing methodologies Interact with team members to thoroughly understand current methods and collaborate with a cross-functional team to study a different methodology Proof of concept of new methodology with existing data Determine correlations with existing data sets on a variety of different system configurations

Requirements

• Creative thinker with good problem-solving abilities
• Working with large data sets
• Excellent proficiency of data analysis techniques in Excel or other plotting S/Ws such as JMP or Origin
• Proficiency in Python, and/or MATLAB applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated to learn new skills independently.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of semiconductor process or any relevant course work or previous internships in the semiconductor industry

Responsibilities

• Work together with GPG business functions such as Applications, Algorithm and S/W teams to perform proof of study with an end goal of attempting to improve existing methodologies
• Interact with team members to thoroughly understand current methods and collaborate with a cross-functional team to study a different methodology
• Proof of concept of new methodology with existing data
• Determine correlations with existing data sets on a variety of different system configurations

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees