Systems Engineer; Electron Beam

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 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.

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.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer who is motivated to work at the intersection of experimental science, sophisticated systems, and real‑world product development. This is a highly hands‑on role! If you enjoy being in the lab, working directly on tools, and learning by building, testing, and troubleshooting, this is for you. You will partner with experienced engineers to help develop next‑generation electron‑beam imaging systems, contributing across the full product lifecycle, from early prototypes to first customer deployments.

This role is designed for someone who is curious, proactive, and eager to learn how sophisticated systems come together across hardware, software, and applications.

• Build & Test Systems: Support design, integration, and validation of subsystems and full systems
• Run Experiments: Set up experiments, collect data, and analyze results to understand system behavior
• Troubleshoot Issues: Diagnose problems, identify root causes, and help implement solutions
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithm engineers
• Support Prototypes & Field Systems: Assist with early builds, system readiness, and customer‑facing tools
• Continuously Improve: Contribute ideas to enhance performance, reliability, and test methods

• Advanced Degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials or Metallurgical Engineering
• Proven track record to set up experiments, perform modeling and data analysis, and solve complex technical problems
• Hands‑on experience in experimental or lab environments (research, internships, or industry)
• Experience with machine control and/or scientific data analysis
• Proficiency in scripting (MATLAB, Python, or similar) for data collection and analysis
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to create effective technical presentations

• Knowledge of instrumentation, signal processing, and optical/electro‑optical…