Electron Optics Engineer; E

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 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, chip makers 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 toward 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 brightest research scientists, 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. EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the "eyes" of KLA’s 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.

Electron Optical Engineers are core to KLA’s technology. While we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our electron optical engineering talent community, and we are interested in learning about your background. Apply to this posting for future opportunities with KLA.

First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. Our dynamic e‑beam technology team is seeking an electron optics engineer to refine current technologies and orchestrate the development of next‑generation solutions.

In this role, you will dive into a hands‑on role in the development and calibration of innovative electron beam systems. You will be at the forefront of technological advancements, driving impactful projects that shape the future of our industry. If you’re passionate about making a difference and leading the charge, we want to hear from you!

• Drive innovation through hands‑on experimentation, implementing test plans and developing automated calibration procedures for advanced electron optics systems.
• Take ownership of complex technical challenges, including hands‑on hardware setup, troubleshooting, and integration with software interfaces.
• Perform detailed experiments and system characterization, mitigating critical risks to ensure peak performance and reliability.
• Analyze experimental data, debug test setups, and deliver practical, high‑impact solutions for challenging technical problems.
• Work directly with hardware and software, ensuring robust calibration and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams and communicate effectively with customers.
• Engage globally with up to 30% travel for vendor and internal/external customer interactions.

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Materials, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s with equivalent experience considered).
• Solid fundamentals in electron optics, surface science and imaging.
• Proven hands‑on experience with operating and calibrating scanning electron…