About the role#
As a Product Development Engineer Intern at KLA, you will contribute to the development and support of Broadband Plasma products. You will work within the Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit, which focuses on inspection, metrology, and analytics systems for chip manufacturing. This role involves applying your technical knowledge to help our customers meet quality standards for technologies like AI and automotive electronics.
What you'll do#
- Perform analytical data analysis.
- Conduct optical system qualification.
- Develop monitoring scripts for system health checks.
- Implement machine control for optical imaging systems.
- Perform image analysis.
- Assist with calibration testing and develop related procedures.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a MS or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with optical imaging systems, including hands-on design and image acquisition.
- Proficiency in programming, with a preference for Python.
- Understanding of machine control and image processing.
- Less than 1 year of related experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Milpitas, California.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $47.00 - $56.00 per hour, depending on degree pursuit level.
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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