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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Working as part of our Etch Samples team, the primary responsibility of this role is to develop plasma etch processes and support customer wafer processing using etch demonstration equipment, documenting and reporting results upon completion.
The role involves working across a range of process modules, developing new process recipes to meet customer requirements across the technologies in which SPTS provides solutions. The successful candidate will also support hardware testing and development activities when required. Additional responsibilities include providing technical support to customers, producing technical reports for internal and external audiences, generating IP submissions, and supporting wider business activities as needed.
This position will involve some international travel (subject to business requirements) to support customer installations and development activities. Occasional shift work may also be required.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Demonstrations
- Develop and demonstrate plasma etch processes to meet agreed specifications.
- Assess results using analytical equipment and relevant software tools.
- Perform process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Provide regular updates to Product Management on demonstration and sample work.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and the global KLA support network.
- Summarise findings through technical reports and presentations.
Process Development
- Develop and optimise processes across SPTS product platforms.
- Plan and execute work safely, efficiently, and to agreed timescales.
- Utilise endpoint detection techniques to enhance process control and performance.
- Conduct long-duration testing for new processes and equipment.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects supporting new products and technologies.
- Prepare technical reports to support patent applications, publications, and conferences.
Field Support
- Develop and optimise SPTS processes to meet customer requirements at customer sites.
- Provide factory-based technical support to field teams and customers.
- Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through effective technical support.
Key Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of plasma etch processing within a semiconductor environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with semiconductor metrology techniques.
- SEM experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
- Knowledge and practical experience of endpoint detection techniques.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Share scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cash health plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Global bonus plan
- Employee rewards scheme
- Life assurance
Minimum Qualifications
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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Skills Required
- Doctorate degree in a science discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience in plasma etch processing in a semiconductor environment
- Good analytical skills and metrology experience
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Good communication and time management skills
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching and financial planning support. Student debt assistance and related financial benefits reinforce long-term savings and security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and broad-based RSU participation that extend equity beyond a narrow group. These elements complement competitive pay and bonuses to strengthen total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs span paid time off, paid company holidays, and paid volunteer time. Family care and bonding leave and back-up care services add flexibility during life events.
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What We Do
KLA 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. In 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.
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