Base Pay Range: $147,200.00 - $250,200.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the “eyes” of KLA’s 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Electron Optics team covering optics, detectors, sources, and simulations.
• This individual will provide vision and leadership in N+2 related activities in the EBeam division at KLA, develop and release N+1 and support current generation products.
• This individual will report directly to the Director of HW of engineering and is expected to be able to make decisions on and discuss roadmap strategies and technology details with senior management of the division and the company.
• Develop and/or provide significant guidance to the top-level system specifications, system error budget, interfaces and working parameters for the optimum hardware/software solution.
• Activities include risk retirement of system architectures and sub-system technologies necessary to meet customer requirements in the 3+ year time frame.
• Find and develop new suppliers if new technologies are not covered with current partners.
• Drive N+2 sub-system development projects both internally and with external collaborators
• Stay up to date on related external research and developments.
• Establish contacts with academia and other related organizations as appropriate and drive research projects if applicable.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Typically includes a Ph.D. in Physics or related field and a minimum of 10 years of work experience.
  • 3 or more years of experience in team management and staff development
• Extensive knowledge in the following technical areas:
  • Background in Electron Optics including optical system, lens, and detector design, and tolerance analysis of complex optical systems
  • Knowledge of Vacuum and High Voltage design best-known-methods
• Experience with
  • Scanning electron microscopes, image formation and analysis, and electron surface interaction.
• Solid experience in research collaborations in industry and academia

Minimum Qualifications

• • Doctorate (Academic) with at least 7 years of experience OR
• • Master's Level Degree with at least 8 years of experience OR
• • Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 10 years of experience

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.