Sr. Optical Design Engineer - Electron Detector

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

The E-beam technology team is seeking an Sr. Optical Design Engineer for developing electron detectors using standard or new technologies! The position will include everything from initial concepts and designs, development and testing of prototypes, and productization! The ideal candidate will lead the complete detector, sub-system module, and signal chain development from start-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in detector design and technologies.
• Serve as a key resource within the division to identify and investigate new concepts, develop performance improvements, methods, and sub-systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop or improve technologies and processes.
• Design, characterize, calibrate, and integrate detectors and the associated modules.
• Develop and communicate system requirement documents, error budgets, mechanical and electrical interfaces, signal chain details, working parameters and verification test plans.
• Participate and complete design, simulation, reviews, validation, and experiments for system characterization, debugging, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate design, sourcing, and verification activities with electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineering teams.
• Work with vendors to source key components and provide scope-of-work documentation.
• Some travel for vendor or customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of detector and device physics, DOE, device characterization, reliability, and bench testing.
• Education in Physics, Optics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related
• Experience with characterization, design, and development of sensors (e.g., PIN diodes, APD, MCP, SPAD, photomultipliers, SDD).
• Experience with high bandwidth, low noise detector readout circuit design (e.g., gain and offset, amplifier selection, ADCs, and noise/signal chain characterization).
• Experience with PCB board level assembly, bring up, sub-system module assembly, and testing.
• Understanding of signal integrity and component placement for high-bandwidth, low-noise detector circuits.
• Broad understanding of simulation, theoretical concepts, and experimental execution.
• Familiarity with electronic instrumentation in the context of vacuum and scanning electron microscope system environments.
• Familiarity with device layout, ESD protection, packaging, and failure analysis.
• Proficiency in schematic capture/simulation (e.g., LTSpice, Orcad, Allegro or equivalent), scripting (e.g., Matlab/Python), and statistics (e.g., JMP).
• Self-starter with good interpersonal skills and hands-on lab experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with foundry communication is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and minimum related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and minimum related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $159,300.00 - $270,800.00 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 including but not limited to: 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.

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.

               

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