Optical Systems Student Engineer
About The Position
KLA is seeking a graduate student in Physics or Optical Engineering to intern with the FaST (Films and Scatterometry Technologies) Advanced Development Group in Milpitas, California. The group develops next-generation semiconductor metrology products and technology roadmaps, including prototype systems and optical metrology concepts for measuring critical dimensions and thin-film stacks in front-end semiconductor processes. The intern will support research and development of novel optical metrology technologies alongside research scientists and engineers. The work includes theoretical study, system modeling, data processing and analysis to evaluate architectures and concepts; designing and building laboratory setups; and carrying out test plans to assess feasibility, performance, and qualification of proposed ideas. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine system designs and improve measurement capabilities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in Physics or Optical Engineering.
- Strong theoretical foundation in physical optics and optical systems, including lasers, plasma sources, detectors, and image sensors.
- Technical understanding of hardware technologies and systems engineering.
- Hands-on experience designing, specifying, and developing complex electro-optical setups.
- Ability to develop system models and perform system error budget analysis.
- Proficiency in collecting and analyzing data using MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to execute work plans and test procedures.
- Less than one year of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of semiconductor processes and process control.
- Experience with X-ray, DUV, and VIS-IR metrology systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of advanced optical metrology systems.
- Conduct theoretical studies, modeling, and data analysis to evaluate system architectures and concepts.
- Design and build laboratory setups to test the feasibility and performance of new concepts.
- Execute structured test plans and analyze experimental results.
- Support feasibility and qualification testing of studied ideas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system designs and improve measurement capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits (eligibility may vary for interns).
- 401(k) with company matching (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Student debt assistance (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Tuition reimbursement program (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Financial planning benefits (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP) (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Paid time off and paid company holidays (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Family care and bonding leave (eligibility may vary for interns).
- Performance incentive programs may be included in the total rewards package.
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Career Level
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