Senior System Enginer

2 weeks ago


Milpitas, United States Disability Solutions Full time
Base Pay Range: $149,000.00 - $253,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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 world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s 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, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s 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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The qualified candidate will join a high-caliber team developing the next generation mask inspection platform. The candidate will act as a lead, and coordinate across multiple engineering functions: working with mechanical, electron optics, electrical, software, and other systems engineers to meet the technical, schedule, and budgetary requirements.

Candidates should have a strong and diverse technical background, and preferably have experience taking projects from requirements through first article testing, and hand off to manufacturing.

The role will involve requirements development, system design, and testing of sophisticated inspection systems using expertise from multiple technical fields.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

The selected candidate will:
  • Define subsystem architectures, develop requirement specifications and test plans.
  • Work with functional groups to define and review designs.
  • Participate in prototype integration and testing of assemblies, subsystems and systems.
  • Create and implement test plans and perform analysis to validate system performance.
  • Create and document calibration, manufacturing, and service procedures.
  • Trouble shoot system and subsystem issues and work with various subsystem teams to find and implement solutions.
  • Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the system effectively and optimize tool performance.
  • Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts in manufacturing and in the field.


Preferred qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of Systems engineering principles with experience developing complex systems in the semiconductor, medical device, or aerospace industries.
  • In-depth experience with particle beam physics, electron optics or SEM technology and their related instrumentation is highly desirable.
  • Strong command of general physics, math and computational skills are also highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong diagnostic and trouble shooting skills in electron optics, precision mechanical, image processing, and motion control systems.
  • Experience with scripting languages, such as Python and/or Matlab, would be a plus.
  • Agility and ability to thrive on a fast-paced program, take on assignments in a nonfamiliar domain, and respond quickly to field and internal escalations.


Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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