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.

Job Description

Analysis of required solutions (problem definitions) of a SEM system - definition of application-related system requirements System characterization, including error budget analysis, concept development and elaboration of optimized system properties/solutionsContinuous product enhancement of SEM based Metrology tool Key contact for system related questions for all disciplines – design, electronics development, S/W and application development Support customer escalations by driving root cause analysis using 7-step / 8D at customer sites worldwide (fly and fix)

Minimum Qualifications

Higher education, physicist or engineer with specialization in electron beam microscopyStart as young professional (NCG) possible, 2-3 years professional experience or secondary professional training in this area preferred

Experiences:

Practical experience in working with/in the characterization of electron beam systems as a whole (system understanding) - source, electron optics (charged particle optics), detectors, probe handling, vacuum systems Imaging and image processing of SEM imagesAnalytical methods/techniquesMeasurement technologies in semiconductor industry

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Knowledge:

Calibration and optimization processes of SEM systems – both, function and application Complex relationships of determining parameters of image generationImage processing and image analysis and their basic algorithmsOptical measuring processes and methods (e.g. Interferometrie) Analytical theory of errors and error propagationStatistical methods to assess data and resultsAdvantages and disadvantages of existing commercial systems

Tools:

Matlab / Python Higher level script languages

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