Product Development Engineering Intern

KLA•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Engineering Intern will contribute to the development and support of Broadband Plasma (BBP) wafer inspection tools. The internship provides hands-on experience in product development, BBP wafer inspection tool performance characterization, and cross-functional collaboration. The BBP division develops optical inspection systems used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect critical defects at advanced nodes. The intern will assist with system health checks, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection; analyze images and other data collected through machine control software; and participate in system characterization and validation to verify performance against engineering requirements. The role also involves designing and running experiments, documenting and presenting results, and developing scripts or utilities to automate data analysis, testing, and engineering processes. The position is based in Milpitas, California. The listed base pay range is $47.00–$56.00 per hour, based on pursuit of a master’s or Ph.D. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a master's or Ph.D. degree in an engineering field.
Background in engineering or physics; experience in optics is identified as best suited.
Experience with basic image-processing operations such as filtering, target finding, alignment, and coordinate systems.
Ability to parse data from sources and formats such as 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 systems engineering, prototyping, image analysis, digital signal processing, control systems, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with system health checks, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection.
Analyze images and other data collected through machine control software to characterize system performance.
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

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.
Performance incentive program participation may be included in the total rewards package.