Overlay Metrology Specialist – eBeam

Company Overview

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking an experienced Product Applications Development Engineer to develop and deliver innovative eBeam overlay metrology applications for advanced logic memory and packaging technologies. Based in Milpitas CA this role will be responsible for:

• Develop optimize and qualify eBeam metrology applications for overlay CD EPE and process control.
• Design and execute characterization plans to evaluate tool performance accuracy precision matching and throughput.
• Lead customer demonstrations evaluations head-to-head studies beta testing and production qualifications.
• Analyze semiconductor process and metrology data to identify process issues develop solutions and drive process-control improvements.
• Develop measurement recipes Best Known Methods technical documentation and application reports.
• Troubleshoot customer issues and provide technical support for advanced semiconductor manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering Systems Software Algorithms Marketing and Sales teams to drive product improvements and new application development.
• Provide technical training and application expertise to customers field engineers and internal teams.
• Support technology development for advanced logic DRAM NAND and advanced packaging semiconductor processes.

Requirements

• Expertise in overlay metrology including eBeam optical metrology or both.
• Thorough in-depth understanding of customer technologies requirements and critical capability gaps.
• Knowledge of optical CD scatterometry film metrology and process characterization.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience operating SEM and optical metrology systems in the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from kickoff through completion including clear planning and periodic and final reporting.
• Ability to perform complex data and image analysis using data-analysis tools.
• Experience with Python MATLAB JMP SQL or similar analytical tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication organizational analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to present results frequently to internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% on short notice; trips may last 48 weeks to support customer-site projects.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Physics Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related field.

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

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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.

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