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.
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 Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Work in a fast-pace dynamic environment developing complex semiconductor equipment. This is a collaborative, multidisciplinary group focused on designing groundbreaking metrology products. Design state of the art mechanical sub-systems and perform first-principal analysis for sizing components. Release complete documentation package and work with the new product group to generate the necessary documentation.
Desired skills and expertise:
Deep understanding of mechanics and physics
Proficiency in CAD software, preferably CREO
Deep understanding and proven expertise in Finite Element Analysis is required (Ansys/COMSOL), especially in structural, thermal, vibration and air flow analysis.
Good knowledge of GD&T in both part and assembly level
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, sheet metal forming and 3D printing
Knowledge of precision machine design is an advantage
Good communication and interpersonal skill, ability to collaborate with counterparties with diverse background
ProficiencyinbothoralandwrittenEnglish
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer