NPI Engineer Intern

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 Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness optical critical dimension (CD) composition and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US Israel China and India.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer Intern

Join the action! As an NPI engineer Intern you will support our divisions new product development process. This engineering adventure starts with providing hands-on support during technology feasibility evaluations and continues through the release of new products into production. Along the way you will be partnered with the development engineering team to complete product designs as well as build test and improve new prototypes. Are you ready Join us and experience an environment that supports collaboration learning and forward-thinking!

Key responsibilities and skills:

• Own NPI deliverables related to product BOMs procedures tooling fixtures.
• Lead multi-functional team (project manager) to meet key milestones while meeting project requirements.
• Key participant in the design and development process; Propose new ideas and improvements determine and review requirements and drives crucial project decisions. Experiencing contributing to and owning components in the critical PLC process.
• Coordinate prototype material build align and test opto-mechanical mechanical and electrical assemblies for design validation and assembly procedure development.
• Generate and release the product Bill of Material (BOM) and work with technical writers to provide valuable input to generate assembly integration and test procedures.
• Drive the development of the alignment/test tooling and packaging that are required to build and ship assemblies from our vendors to our manufacturing facility and the field.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with new designs and prototypes through assembly testing and system integration in a cleanroom environment.
• Possess strong communication skills and make decisions based on data.
• A motivated self-starter who is fast-learning capable of working independently and can effectively coordinate with a globally distributed team.

Minimum Qualifications

NPI Engineer Intern minimum qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Industrial Mechanical Optical Electrical or Manufacturing) or Physics or related technical field.
• Detailed thorough with good troubleshooting skills and ability to think as a project manager.
• Experience with building and aligning opto-mechanical systems is desirable.
• Experience with Semiconductor Capital Equipment a plus.
• Familiarity using 3D CAD software preferably ProE/CREO a plus.

Base Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelors

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs 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.

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