Overlay Metrology Specialist – eBeam

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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.

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Job Description /

Preferred Qualifications

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

• 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 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, 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

• Expertise in overlay metrology, including eBeam, optical metrology, or both.
• Thorough, in-depth understanding of customer technologies, requirements, and critical capability gaps.
• Knowledge of optical CD, scatterometry, film metrology, and process characterization.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience operating SEM and optical metrology systems in the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from kickoff through completion, including clear planning and periodic and final reporting.
• Ability to perform complex data and image analysis using data-analysis tools.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, JMP, SQL, or similar analytical tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present results frequently to internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% on short notice; trips may last 4-8 weeks to support customer-site projects.

Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, 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…