Staff Optical Research Scientist

KLA•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us. Group/Division 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. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications KLA’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is seeking a staff optical research scientist to drive CTO’s advanced optics R&D!

Requirements

Solid background in physics, optics and math
Expertise in optics design, modeling and experiments
Expertise in numerical simulations while proficient in at least one of the typical programming languages for this purpose, such as Matlab, Python, Julia, … etc.
Familiar with AI technologies and their typical applications to solving physical problems
Highly motivated and curiosity-driven
Skilled in effective communication and team collaboration
Ability to travel up to 15%
Ph.D. in physics, optics or math with at least 3 years' relevant working experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of semiconductor metrology/inspection industry

Responsibilities

Driving CTO group’s advanced optics R&D in the following areas High performance optics design DUV optics design and know-how High precision optical metrology Advanced opto-mechanical design Accurate optical system modeling High precision experiments AI for optics
Proposing and designing optical architecture to meet the requirements of dedicated applications
Translating the top-level system requirements into subsystem specifications
Performing critical optical design analysis, covering the following areas: tolerance analysis, misalignment compensation schemes and metrology challenges
Collaborating with and guiding vendors to resolve manufacturing issues
Designing and conducting experiments to validate the system performance, and addressing the outstanding issues
Identifying the key areas in optics design or modeling that can significantly benefit from AI technologies Proposition Proof of concept Validation

Benefits

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 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 and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

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