Chemistry R&D Intern

KLA•Totowa, NJ

About The Position

KLA’s ECI Technology division develops chemical process control solutions and analytical equipment for semiconductor and advanced packaging manufacturing. As a Summer 2027 intern, you will work alongside scientists and engineers in an industrial research environment, contributing to research and development that supports next-generation manufacturing technologies and device development. The work focuses on chemical analysis and process control for processes including damascene, wafer-level packaging, cleaning, and wet etching.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated hands-on experience in wet analytical chemistry.
Experience with spectroscopy techniques including NIR, UV-VIS, Raman, ICP, or ICP-MS.
Experience with chromatography techniques including HPLC, IC, or GC, as well as method development and method validation.
Experience with electrochemistry, including CVS (Cyclic Voltammetric Stripping) or ISE (ion selective electrode).
Experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as titration and pH analysis.
Experience with data analysis methods such as quantitative modeling, multivariate analysis, ANN, machine learning, chemometrics, PLS, or PCA.

Responsibilities

Develop new methods for research and development.
Conduct chemical experiments involving electrochemical analysis, spectroscopy, chromatography (including HPLC and IC), and other advanced techniques.
Perform data analysis and modeling.
Prepare reports summarizing experimental findings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
401(k) with company matching; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP); interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Student debt assistance; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Tuition reimbursement program; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Development and career growth opportunities and programs; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Financial planning benefits; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP); interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Paid time off and paid company holidays; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Family care and bonding leave; interns are eligible for some listed benefits.
Performance incentive programs may be available.