Product Development Engineer
About The Position
The Product Development Engineer will deliver high-impact work in their area of expertise to advance business priorities within KLA’s e-Beam division. The division develops high-resolution inspection systems that help semiconductor manufacturers identify and understand wafer defects and other yield-impacting issues, enabling faster and more effective process corrections. The role calls for a candidate with a doctorate or master’s degree in a relevant field, with a bachelor’s degree also accepted when paired with the specified work experience. The candidate should be able to set up experiments, model and analyze data, solve complex technical problems, and use scripting languages for scientific data collection and analysis. The position is based in Milpitas, California. The stated annual base pay range is $117,800–$200,300.
Requirements
- Doctorate in an applicable field with 0 years of related work experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related work experience.
- Degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to set up experiments, perform modelling and data analysis, and solve complex technical problems.
- Proficiency in a scripting language such as MATLAB or Python for scientific data collection and analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to create effective technical presentations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of instrumentation, signal processing, and optical or electro-optical systems such as electron microscopes.
- Experience with vacuum systems, electron optics, and high voltage for scanning electron microscopes or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience in machine control and/or scientific data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Advance business priorities by delivering high-impact work in the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Set up experiments, model results, and analyze data to solve complex technical problems.
- Use scripting languages for scientific data collection and analysis.
- Create effective technical presentations and communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
