About the role#
KLA is hiring a Mechatronics/Systems Engineering intern for the Summer 2027 term. This role is based in Milpitas, California, and requires full-time, on-site attendance. You will join the Metrology division to work on advanced mechatronics systems, specifically focusing on custom control systems for high-precision wafer stages. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment while solving technical problems alongside our engineering teams.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop advanced metrology systems.
- Manage projects and conduct data collection and analysis independently.
- Perform hands-on work with hardware in lab or cleanroom settings.
- Use first principles to guide design work and identify gaps in implementation.
- Modify tuning algorithms as needed.
- Present technical analysis and findings to the team in both verbal and written formats.
- Meet project milestones and timelines while ramping up through training and documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Masters or Ph.D. program with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
- Preferred degree fields include electrical, robotics, control systems, mechanical engineering, or data science.
- Experience in at least one of the following: Machine Vision, precision machine design, or Machine Learning.
- Experience in the validation of hardware systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Milpitas, California, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About KLA
KLA manufactures equipment and provides services for the electronics industry. The company builds process control and process-enabling solutions used in the production of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, and printed circuit boards. It employs over 17,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California. The organization operates as a public company.
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