Product Development Engineer

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 in 2019 we invested 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 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.

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 investing a significant portion of sales back into
R&D. Our experienced 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.
The Surfscan/ADE division is the industry leader in bare wafer inspection systems that facilitate qualification and
monitoring of processes and tools for IC, wafer, equipment and materials manufacturers for ≤5nm logic and
advanced memory design nodes. With industry-best sensitivity and throughput, Surfscan/ADE systems provide a
single tool solution for both R&D pathfinding applications and process monitoring during high volume
manufacturing. Surfscan products deliver ultimate sensitivity of Defects of Interest, enhanced defect classification
for bare wafers, smooth and rough films, and fragile resists and litho stacks, including those used for EUV
lithography. By discovering and identifying critical defects and surface quality issues, the Surfscan systems
enable faster identification of process and tool issues, driving faster ramp, higher yield and improved fab
profitability. 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 efficiently.
KLA's Surfscan/ADE Group is looking for a forward-thinking product development engineer to join our team and
enable the movement towards advanced chip design. Surfscan product engineering group is comprised of team
members with various subject areas and experience levels applied across multiple technologies and subsystems
that comprise the Surfscan product. These sub-systems include wafer handling & automation, precision
motion control, sensors & image acquisition, high power DUV laser systems and precision optics, industry
leading Time Delay Integration cameras and Image Processing Computers, complex custom software and
firmware packages, and precise particle control systems for clean scanning. Our engineering team interacts with
various worldwide teams, including manufacturing teams in Singapore, technical support, product introduction,
marketing, other division development engineering teams and various customers worldwide both directly and
indirectly. Each engineer contributes not just talent and deliverables toward product programs, but also domain
expertise, roadmaps, specialized designs and contributions, apparatus, models, and analytics. These
differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.
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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status,
disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications/Education Desired
l Must have a degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related fields.
Have a working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, optical-mechanical systems, DUV
Laser fundamentals, wafer handling systems and servo control systems
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l Fundamental PCB level design knowledge and experience
l Proficient with data analysis tools such as JMP, Matlab, Microsoft XL.
l Have excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Be able to clearly communicate with cross functional internal teams, division management, as well
as external customers.
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l The candidate must be self-driven, yet a strong team player.
Minimum Qualifications
l Minimum Bachelor's Level Degree with 5 or more years of experience OR
l Master's Level Degree with 3 years of experience OR
l PhD level degree with 1 or more years of experience

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required where permitted by law. KLA will consider reasonable accommodation as provided by applicable law. Please note that accommodation may not be possible where vaccination is required for an essential function of the position, including for international travel or customer site access.

The company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, financial planning benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 [email protected] to request accommodation.