Applications Development Engineer
Applications Development Engineer
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$ 94800 - 161200
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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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.Group/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience chipmakers 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 KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs 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. The Surfscan group includes a team of engineers technology development apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer IC and equipment manufacturers to develop qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
- Conduct defect review on unpatterned wafers using KLAs review platforms (e.g. EBEAM optical) to support internal projects.
- Stay current with new features and capabilities of review tools; apply them to improve defect review performance and operational efficiency.
- Create Best-Known Methods (BKMs) and Feature Requirement Specifications (FRS) for unpatterned wafer review use cases.
- Propose and lead synergy projects between review tools and inspection tools to enhance overall review performance and integration.
- Characterize state-of-the-art wafer inspection products including defining feature requirements designing test plans collecting and analyzing data and publishing results in the form of application notes and BKMs.
- Conduct tool demonstrations to highlight differentiated performance and develop compelling use cases that support product adoption.
- Support product value demonstration during beta testing head-to-head (H2H) comparisons and customer evaluations to drive tool penetration.
- Investigate semiconductor manufacturing yield issues and develop inspection-based monitoring solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering marketing and sales teams to communicate product value and share use cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Level Degree or Bachelors Level Degree in in Electrical Engineering Physics Material Science Engineering or related field with work experience of 1 years
Base Pay Range: $94800.00 - $161200.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical dental vision life and other voluntary benefits 401(K) including company matching employee stock purchase program (ESPP) student debt assistance tuition reimbursement program development and career growth opportunities and programs financial planning benefits wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP) paid time off and paid company holidays and family care and bonding leave.Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
