Systems Engineering Intern

KLA • Milpitas, CA

14d • $45 - $55

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 With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.

Requirements

• Students working towards a Master's Level Degree or PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong foundation in x-ray physics, detectors, and source technologies
• Technical understanding of hardware technologies and systems engineering .
• Ability to model systems and perform error budget analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis using MATLAB or Python.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed work plans and test procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with semiconductor processes and process control.
• Experience working with X-ray, DUV, and VIS-IR metrology systems

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of advanced x-ray metrology systems.
• Conduct theoretical studies, modeling, and data analysis to evaluate new system architectures.
• Assist in designing and building lab setups to test feasibility and performance of new concepts.
• Execute structured test plans and analyze experimental results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system designs and improve measurement capabilities.

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.
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees