Algorithm 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 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.

Job Description

Algorithm Engineer

We are a company leader in the PCB tools manufacturing environment placed in Italy. We are part of an international group, leader in high technology tool development.

The company believes in their people and the teamwork. We encourage the internal collaboration among different teams and the external one with our suppliers and customers. The environment is dynamic, we always look for innovation, add new value to our products and increase the gap with our competitors.

We are searching for an expert Algorithm engineer willing to collaborate with other teams to confront and solve difficult issues in PCB industry.

Role and responsibility

The resource will be included in the R&D Algorithm & SW team and will work on:

• develop algorithms to make the tool more accurate, fast and reliable for the customer;
• develop and maintain the tool self-calibrations procedures;
• write the documentation of the code developed to be included in the SW release notes and to instruct the users on the new features.

Reporting

The resource will be included in the R&D Algorithm & SW team and work under the direction of the technical leader. For non-technical reasons, the resource will report directly to the R&D Manager.

Required skills

The ideal candidate:

• has a Master degree in Technical disciplines (Physics, Mathematics, etc.);
• has good knowledge of C, C++, python programming languages;
• has good knowledge of statistics, models and data analysis;
• has good knowledge of English language (B2, at least);
• is curious and wants to learn;
• has innovative ideas and no fear to try, even failing;
• is patient, R&D work requires different iterations to find the best solution sometime;
• offers different viewpoints to the technical leader;
• likes the teamwork, collaborating with the other people in R&D;
• wants to work in an international environment confronting very demanding customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent 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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