Optical Engineering Intern

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

7d•$26 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern for summer projects at its Ann Arbor, Michigan location. The intern will contribute to optical and opto-mechanical sub-components for semiconductor inspection tools by designing, modeling, and documenting optical systems. The role includes collaboration with electrical engineering, opto-mechanical engineering, and computer science teams; use of ray-tracing programs such as Zemax and other industry-standard software; and hands-on setup and alignment of opto-mechanical sub-assemblies in a laboratory environment. The position is intended for a student currently enrolled in a four-year graduate program in Optics or a related field who has authorization to undertake corporate internship projects. Applicants should have coursework in optical engineering and lens design, fundamental ray-tracing knowledge, and strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, perseverance, and collaboration skills. Zemax experience is a plus. The role requires less than one year of related experience. The listed base pay range is $26.00–$47.00 per hour, depending in part on whether the candidate is pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. and other factors. Interns are eligible for some benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, life and other voluntary benefits; 401(k) with company matching; employee stock purchase program; student debt assistance; tuition reimbursement; development and career growth programs; financial planning and wellness benefits; paid time off and company holidays; and family care and bonding leave.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a four-year graduate program in Optics or a related field.
Have immigration authorization to undertake corporate internship projects.
Have taken classes in optical engineering and lens design.
Have fundamental knowledge of ray-tracing programs.
Have strong analytical capabilities and strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate perseverance and ability to work collaboratively with geographically diverse individuals.
Requires less than 1 year of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Zemax.

Responsibilities

Design, model, and document optical systems related to semiconductor inspection.
Contribute to optical and opto-mechanical sub-components for KLA inspection tools.
Collaborate with electrical engineering, opto-mechanical engineering, and computer science teams.
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).
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.
Family care and bonding leave.
Performance incentive programs may be available.