Research Scientist
About The Position
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a critical role in developing advanced long-range technology in collaboration with product divisions and strategic marketing, working on future technology like light sources, lasers, and sensors. We are engaged in the research and development process, and once the technology is mature, we partner with product engineering groups who then build products based on the technology we’ve developed. The Office of the CTO also provides technical input into KLA’s strategic planning process, program reviews and Product Life Cycle (PLC) phases. We provide our broad technology expertise and cross-division experience to ensure we leverage the collective knowledge within our company.
Requirements
- Background in semiconductor physics, optics, light matter interactions, and semiconductor processing
- Experienced with designing, building, and operating optical and electronic device test benches to probe light matter interactions
- Experienced in optical and optoelectronic device physics simulations (Zemax, COMSOL, Lumerical, etc.)
- Experienced in designing, building, and operating vacuum-based equipment
- Experienced with various materials characterization and spectroscopic methods
- Proactive collaborator with strong interpersonal skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts both in writing and verbally to enable technology roadmap
- Ph.D. in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or related fields in optoelectronic devices
Responsibilities
- Designing, building, and operating optical and electronic device test benches to probe light matter interactions
- Designing, building, and operating vacuum-based equipment
- Conducting various materials characterization and spectroscopic methods
- Collaborating proactively with strong interpersonal skills and a hands-on approach
- Effectively communicating technical concepts both in writing and verbally to enable technology roadmap
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- 401(K) including 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
- paid company holidays
- family care and bonding leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
