Electron Beam Systems Engineer – SEM Metrology
Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Company Overview
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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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 KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs 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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeams mission encapsulates its role as the eyes of KLAs product line providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Were looking for a Systems Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to influence the performance of advanced electron beam inspection this role youll work across hardware software and system engineering teams to help develop characterize and optimize cutting-edge semiconductor inspection solutions. This is an opportunity to expand beyond a single subsystem and gain broad exposure to complete system performance while contributing to technologies that enable the worlds most advanced semiconductor devices.
- Contribute to the design integration characterization and optimization of advanced electron beam inspection and metrology systems.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define system requirements and translate them into subsystem performance goals.
- Analyze system performance identify opportunities for improvement and support technical trade-off evaluations.
- Investigate troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues affecting system functionality reliability and throughput.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for development and field-related challenges.
- Develop and execute experiments to characterize system behavior and validate performance against requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering manufacturing and field teams to support new product introduction and ongoing product improvements.
- Participate in system-level testing qualification and performance validation activities.
- Document technical findings and communicate recommendations to project stakeholders.
- Advanced Degree in Physics Applied Physics Electron Optics Materials Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 3 years of industry experience developing integrating supporting or optimizing complex semiconductor capital equipment inspection systems microscopy systems or related technologies.
- Experience working with one or more of the following:
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Electron Beam Inspection (EBI)
- Wafer Inspection or Review Systems
- CD-SEM
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
- Electron Optics
- Advanced Imaging or Metrology Systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues using data-driven approaches.
- Hands-on experience working with complex systems involving vacuum technology charged particle optics detectors imaging systems precision motion control or similar technologies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience within semiconductor equipment metrology inspection or microscopy industries.
- Familiarity with system integration performance characterization and experimental design.
- Experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
- Exposure to system engineering principles and system-level performance optimization.
- Ability to travel approximately 10-20% domestically and internationally to support development activities customer engagements and product deployments.
Success in this role means becoming a trusted technical contributor who can connect subsystem behavior to overall system performance. Youll leverage your SEM or eBeam expertise while developing broader systems knowledge helping improve product performance troubleshoot challenging issues and deliver innovative inspection technologies that enable the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Base Pay Range: $136300.00 - $231700.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLAs 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. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.
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About Company
Calling the adventurers ready to join a company that's pushing the limits of nanotechnology to keep the digital revolution rolling. At KLA, we're making technology advancements that are bigger—and tinier—than the world has ever seen. Who are we? We research, develop, and manufacture t ... View more
