About the role#
The Product Development Engineering Intern will join a multidisciplinary team to develop and support next-generation Critical Dimension (CD) metrology systems. This role focuses on technology evaluation, prototype testing, system performance analysis, and product validation. You will gain exposure to X-ray technology, optics, electronics, mechanics, software, and data analysis while working under the guidance of senior engineers.
What you'll do#
- Assist with prototype and beta system testing, including health checks, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection.
- Support system characterization and validation to verify performance against engineering requirements.
- Analyze measurement performance and identify trends using data analysis and visualization.
- Contribute to hardware or software development projects.
- Design and execute experiments, document results, and present findings to the team.
- Support root cause investigations and evaluate potential solutions for technical issues.
- Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithm development teams.
- Develop scripts or tools to automate data analysis, testing, or engineering workflows.
- Create technical documentation, reports, and presentations for project outcomes.
- Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, and technical discussions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer, or Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred: Experience with data analysis, visualization, or engineering tools like Git or LabVIEW.
- Preferred: Exposure to optics, imaging systems, X-ray technology, instrumentation, or semiconductor manufacturing.
- Preferred: Hands-on laboratory, research, or project experience involving hardware or experimental systems.
- Preferred: Familiarity with statistical analysis or modeling.
Location & details#
- Location: Milpitas, California
- Employment Type: Full time
- Term: Rolling
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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