Product Development Engineering Intern
About The Position
The Product Development Engineering Intern will assist engineers in advancing business priorities through engineering work related to KLA’s Broadband Plasma (BBP) optical inspection systems. The role involves system health checks, calibration, troubleshooting, data collection, system performance characterization, and validation against engineering requirements. The intern will analyze images and other data collected through machine control software, design and run experiments, document and present findings, and work with cross-functional engineering teams. The position may also involve developing scripts and utilities to automate data analysis, testing, and engineering processes, as well as participating in engineering reviews and technical discussions. The role is within KLA’s Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit. The BBP division develops optical inspection systems used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect defects at advanced semiconductor nodes. The stated primary location is Milpitas, California. The position requires a candidate currently pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in an engineering field and less than one year of related experience.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master's or PhD degree in an engineering field.
- Background in engineering or physics; experience in optics is best.
- Experience with basic image processing operations such as filtering, target finding, alignment, and coordinate systems.
- Ability to parse data from a variety of sources and formats, including text files, HTML, and CSV.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Less than one year of related experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Good understanding of optics and image processing.
- Experience with imaging systems or semiconductor wafer inspection tools.
- Experience developing or implementing deep learning applications.
- Experience in system engineering, prototyping, image analysis, digital signal processing, control systems, and statistical analysis.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers with system health checks, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection.
- Characterize system performance by analyzing images and other data collected through machine control software.
- Participate in system characterization and validation activities to verify performance against engineering requirements.
- Design and run experiments, document results, and present findings to engineering teams.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including systems, mechanical, electrical, software, applications, and algorithm teams.
- Develop scripts and utilities to automate data analysis, testing, or engineering processes.
- Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, and technical discussions.
Benefits
- Performance incentive programs may be available.
- 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.
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Career Level
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