New College Graduate Engineer

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.

The ICOS Vision Systems division focuses on the backend of the line semiconductor industry providing fully automated tools to inspect and sort finished integrated circuit packages. For more than 15 years ICOS has been a market leader with tray-to-tray and tray-to-tape inspection and sorting tools found in the production facilities of all major chipmakers in the world. Our market-leading technology and superior customer service requires strong talent in optics machine control algorithms and applications within our engineering teams. The ICOS division headquarters are in Leuven Belgium with additional engineering and manufacturing operations in Singapore and Shenzhen (China).

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Purpose of the Role:

This role represents an excellent opportunity for graduate scientists or engineers who are looking to establish a career in a fast-growing award-winning global semiconductor company with a clearly defined career development path!

Company Introduction:

Following the companys extensive onboarding program you will join our 12-month Graduate Development Program which includes: technical classroom and on-the-job training soft-skills training team building corporate responsibility activities and finally take up a role within one of our teams.

It is not required to have all the skills and knowledge to perform the role. Full on-the-job training will be provided through our Graduate Development Program supported by your KLA mentor.

During your initial 12-months development period (and dependent on your background and skillset) you will spend time in several key departments such as Applications support Operations and Marketing and various Engineering fields (systems vision software algorithms deep learning mechanical).

Over the course of your 12-months training plan you will have the opportunity to:

Interact with domain specialists (optics algorithms systems designers software architects industry partners) to build a deep understanding of the customer problems and design sophisticated solutions for our customers.

Work as part of different teams responsible for responding to both challenging urgent customer requests as well as long term exciting innovations for next generation modules.

Gain experience in the integration of the mechatronic optical and software building blocks working on concrete projects to bring value to our customers.

Assist the sales team in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs.

Support the project management of mechanical design projects including organizing design reviews working on price estimations building prototypes completing product documentation transferring products to Operations to enable mass production.

During your training period you will also be given the opportunity to:

Work in different teams (rotating on a 2-months basis) to gain a broad knowledge of different processes and products

Present your leanings to the senior management team on a 4-6 monthly basis

Undertake non-technical training e.g. project management presentation skills effective communication

Spend time at the KLA (ICOS) manufacturing facility to gain a deeper understanding of ICOS products

Meet with customers via Zoom in person on site or in the field at customer sites

This position may give an opportunity for some international travel (Europe and Asia).

At the end of your training period you will move into a full-time engineering role within KLA Belgium based on your skills experience and interest.

Your qualifications:

A masters degree in engineering or science

Customer focus and a desire to provide innovative solutions is crucial

Ability to balance short term targets with strategic challenges

Passionate about one or more of the following domains: software mechanical robotics electrical algorithms & deep learning

Independent problem solving with good communication skills and broad interest in all engineering domains.

A willingness to challenge existing ideas and approaches

Hands-on self-organized approach

Willingness to take initiative and ownership

Proficient in English

KLAs benefits package includes:

Flexible benefit program private health care annual bonus plan employee stock purchase scheme employee rewards and recognition programs.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. KLA offers an exciting and multinational environment at the forefront of high-technology and a market highly competitive package. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Level Degree and 0 years related work experience

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

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