Overlay Metrology Specialist – eBeam

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for an experienced Product Applications Development Engineer to develop and deliver eBeam overlay metrology applications for advanced logic, memory and packaging technologies. The role is based in Milpitas, California.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and qualify eBeam metrology applications for overlay, CD, EPE and process control.
• Design and run characterization plans to evaluate tool performance, accuracy, precision, matching and throughput.
• Lead customer demonstrations, evaluations, head-to-head studies, beta testing and production qualifications.
• Analyze semiconductor process and metrology data to identify issues, develop solutions and improve process control.
• Develop measurement recipes, Best Known Methods, technical documentation and application reports.
• Troubleshoot customer issues and provide technical support for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Work with Product Engineering, Systems, Software, Algorithms, Marketing and Sales teams, and train customers, field engineers and internal teams.

Required profile

• Expertise in overlay metrology, including eBeam, optical metrology or both.
• In-depth knowledge of customer technologies, requirements and capability gaps.
• Knowledge of optical CD, scatterometry, film metrology and process characterization.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience operating SEM and optical metrology systems in the semiconductor industry.
• Ability to lead projects from start to finish, with clear planning and reporting.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% on short notice, on trips lasting 4-8 weeks.
• Qualifications: Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or science field, or a doctorate with 0 years of experience, or a master's with 3 years, or a bachelor's with 5 years of related experience.

Required skills

• Data and image analysis with data-analysis tools.
• Preferred: Python, MATLAB, JMP, SQL or similar analytical tools.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $120,000 to $204,000 depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.