Research Scientist (E)

Base Pay Range : $91,200.00 - $155,000.00

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Primary Location : USA-MI-Ann Arbor

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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.

KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Research Scientists are core to KLA’s technology; while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Research Scientists talent community and are interested in learning about your background.

Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.

Research and test new optical technologies for wafer inspection implementations.

Conceive new concepts based on solid physics understanding of light and material interaction and imaging theory.

Validate concepts through modeling, simulations, and experiments.

Design and build optical imaging test benches for technology feasibility study.

Design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and draw clear conclusions from multivariable data sets.

Work with the engineering team to implement new technologies.

Qualifications :

We seek candidates with a PhD in Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Candidates must have experimental hands-on skills in lasers, optics design, solid state physics, electron optics, or related fields, and must demonstrate exceptional skills in data analysis and communication.

Experienced user of Matlab, familiar with Zemax.

Selected candidates will work on cutting-edge technology development for future KLA tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years;

Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years. PhD in Physics, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

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 [email protected] to request accommodation.

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