Product Development Applications Engineer

The SPTS division of KLA designs manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) advanced packaging LED high speed RF device ICs and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles integrated circuits packaging printed circuit boards and flat panel close collaboration with leading customers across the globe our expert teams of physicists engineers data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

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 LS-SWIFT Division of KLAs Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry logic memory automotive MEMS advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industrys most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry logic DRAM and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface (frontside backside and edge) macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC MEMS and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US Singapore India and Germany and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia Europe and North America.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch dielectric etch dry-release etch PVD PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD) available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D pilot production or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport UK with additional manufacturing in Allentown Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe North America and Asia-Pacific and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents

As an LS-SWIFT Applications Engineer youll work closely with SPTS to maintain and optimize inspection and Process develop innovative applications and drive improvements for next-generation products. We are looking for someone curious proactive who will drive engagements. This role requires technical expertise ensuring our tools deliver maximum value for internal development. This role is mostly internal collaboration with some customer facing work and demos as needed.

This role is based in Newport UK

Job Duties

• Develop inspection recipes for wafer characterization
• Perform experiments to characterize process tool performance
• Develop and implement applications that solve problems using existing and pre-release products
• Work with engineering teams to resolve hardware/software issues scope feature requests to improve current products and collect requirements for future products
• Plan work and implement solutions in a safe logical and timely manner
• Coordinate activities with internal teams
• Deliver technical presentations
• International Travel Required up to 25% for training or other collaboration projects but should reduce to approximately 10% following onboarding

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in semiconductor device fabrication and/or characterization
• Self driven and highly motivated to achieve business goals from technical side
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving leading to novel but practical solutions.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Proven technical leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication teamwork and project management skills
• Ability to present technical content to diverse audiences
• Data analysis tools (Excel JMP Minitab Igor Origin ImageJ etc.)
• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry physics or other relevant field

What we will offer you

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) share scheme contributory pension scheme cash health plan cycle to work scheme global bonus plan rewards scheme life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree; Masters Level Degree and related work experience; Bachelors Level Degree and 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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