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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities
KLA E-Beam Division has an immediate opening for a product development engineer. The successful individual will be expected to individually contribute as a member of a group of highly analytical individual contributors to one or more projects. He or she is expected to actively participate in the integration and testing of subsystems and the integration of the total system. Diagnosing complex system problems across e-beam optics high vacuum systems software electronics mechanics robotics motions systems and materials. The successful candidate will work closely with hardware software and algorithm engineers to ensure the overall success of the integration activities run performance and validation tests generate test reports and participate in design modifications to improve subsystem and system performance.
The candidate is also expected to travel around 25% of the time to provide engineering support for escalated manufacturing and field issues. Interact and work with other engineering groups marketing field support and manufacturing groups in the course of the above duties.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in physics mechanical/electrical engineering optics or related disciplines desired.
Prior experience with the operation and upkeep of complex capital equipment is preferred. Highly motivated self-starter independent individual with excellent team work spirit and strong focus on deliverables.
Should have agility and the ability to thrive on a fast paced program and respond quickly to field and internal escalations. Should possess good English and communication skills. Should be able to define objectives clearly create and track schedules effectively and drive the team to a solution.
Should be familiar with and skilled in one or more scientific and statistical data analysis techniques and tools such as Excel Matlab MathCAD Origin JMP etc. Experience in developing prototypes test stands and controls (Labview or similar) to run them is highly desired. Rudimentary background and experience with programming optical mechanical and electrical systems. General knowledge of IC fabrication and semiconductor industry a strong plus. Wafer fab experience is a strong plus.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
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Product Development Engineer
