Optical Engineering Intern
About The Position
KLA is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern for summer projects at its Ann Arbor, Michigan location. The intern will learn about semiconductor industry equipment and contribute to optical and opto-mechanical sub-components for KLA inspection tools. The work includes designing, modeling, and documenting optical systems related to semiconductor inspection, collaborating with electrical engineering, opto-mechanical engineering, and computer science teams, and using ray-tracing programs such as Zemax and other industry-standard software. Hands-on setup and alignment of opto-mechanical sub-assemblies in a laboratory environment are required. The role is part of KLA’s Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit, which develops products to help chip manufacturers meet quality standards, and Central Engineering, whose Centers of Excellence span disciplines including automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. KLA develops inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics for electronics manufacturing.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a four-year graduate program in Optics or a related field.
- Have taken classes in optical engineering and lens design.
- Fundamental knowledge of ray-tracing programs.
- Strong analytical capabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate perseverance and the ability to work collaboratively with geographically diverse individuals.
- Requires less than one year of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Zemax.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to optical and opto-mechanical sub-components for KLA inspection tools.
- Design, model, and document optical systems related to semiconductor inspection.
- Collaborate with professionals in electrical engineering, opto-mechanical engineering, and computer science.
- Use ray-tracing programs such as Zemax and other industry-standard software.
- Set up and align opto-mechanical sub-assemblies in a laboratory environment.
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.
- Potential participation in performance incentive programs.
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Career Level
Intern
