Chemistry R&D Intern
About The Position
As a Summer 2027 Chemistry R&D Intern in KLA’s ECI Technology division, you will work alongside experienced scientists and engineers in an industrial research environment. The division develops chemical metrology and process-control solutions that provide real-time chemical analysis and management for semiconductor and advanced-packaging manufacturing, helping customers monitor wet-process steps, stabilize processes, and prevent yield-limiting defects. The role focuses on R&D method development, chemical experiments using advanced analytical techniques, data analysis and modeling, and preparing reports that summarize experimental findings. The work supports technologies for chemical processes including damascene, wafer-level packaging, cleaning, and wet etching.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD or high-level Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in wet analytical chemistry.
- Experience with spectroscopy techniques such as NIR, UV-VIS, Raman, ICP, or ICP-MS.
- Experience with chromatography techniques such as HPLC, IC, or GC, including method development and method validation.
- Experience with electrochemistry, including CVS (Cyclic Voltammetric Stripping) and ISE (ion selective electrode).
- Experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as titration and pH measurement.
- Experience with data analysis, including quantitative modeling, multivariate analysis, ANN, machine learning, chemometrics, PLS, or PCA.
Responsibilities
- Develop new methods for R&D.
- Conduct chemical experiments involving electrochemical analysis, spectroscopy, chromatography, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
