Product Applications Engineer - eBeam Overlay Metrology

Company OverviewKLA 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.

Job Description /Preferred Qualifications Product Development Applications Engineers are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Product Development Applications Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.

Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.KLA is seeking an experienced Product Applications Development Engineer to develop and deliver innovative eBeam metrology applications for advanced logic, memory, and packaging technologies. Based in Milpitas, CA, this position will be responsible for:

Metrology expert

Thorough in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps Develop, optimize, and qualify eBeam metrology applications for Overlay, CD, EPE, and process control.

Design and execute characterization plans to evaluate tool performance, accuracy, precision, matching, and throughput.

Lead customer demonstrations, evaluations, Head-to-Head (H2H) studies, beta testing, and production qualifications.

Analyze semiconductor process and metrology data to identify process issues, develop solutions, and drive process control improvements.

Develop measurement recipes, Best Known Methods (BKMs), technical documentation, and application reports.

Troubleshoot customer issues and provide technical support for advanced semiconductor manufacturing applications.

Collaborate with Product Engineering, Systems, Software, Algorithms, Marketing, and Sales teams to drive product improvements and new application development.

Provide technical training and application expertise to customers, field engineers, and internal teams.

Support technology development for advanced Logic, DRAM, NAND, and Advanced Packaging semiconductor processes.

Requirements Metrology expert

Thorough in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps Knowledge of optical CD, scatterometry, film metrology, and process characterization.

Ability to work individually and in groups

Must have at least 2 years of proven experience with operating SEM and optical metrology systems in the semiconductor industry

Demonstrated capability to lead projects from kick-off till completion, with clear planning and periodic/final reporting

Ability to perform complex data/image analysis using data-analysis tools

Experience with Python, MATLAB, JMP, SQL, or similar analytical tools preferred

Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Candidate will be required to frequently present results to internal as well as external customers.

Domestic/international travel up to 50% on short notice (trips could be 4-8 weeks long) is required to support projects at customer sites.

Qualifications:

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience;
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $ - $Primary

Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA…