Product Development Applications Engineer

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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeams mission encapsulates its role as the eyes of KLAs product line providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovativeEngineer with deep expertise inSEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)-based voltage contrast imaging and device physics. This role is pivotal in bridging advanced SEM-based voltage contrast techniques with the evolving needs of semiconductor manufacturers acrossLogic DRAM and NANDtechnologies.

The ideal candidate will work closely with leading chipmakers to understand their process challenges and developcustomized voltage contrast solutionsthat enhance defect detection yield analysis and process control. Based in Milpitas CA the Applications Development Engineer will be responsible for:

• Collaborate with semiconductor customers to understand their device circuit process flows and failure analysis needs.
• Develop and optimizevoltage contrast imaging techniquesusing SEM for advanced logic and memory technologies.
• Translate complexdevice physicsandprocess technologyknowledge into actionable imaging strategies and correlate with customer yield challenges.
• Design and execute experiments to validate voltage contrast methods on customer wafers.
• Provide technical leadership inapplications development including documentation training and customer support.
• Interface with internal R&D and product teams to guide tool enhancements and roadmap alignment.
• Present findings and solutions to customers internal stakeholders and at industry conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science Physics Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years industry experience in semiconductor inspection strategies with focus on voltage contrast imaging applications.
• Expertise in semiconductor process flows in advanced semiconductor manufacturing nodes (including Gate-All-Around DRAM and 3DNAND structures).
• Proficiency in circuit tracing simulations and modeling for semiconductor structures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Base Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Annually

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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