Applications Engineer - Overlay Metrology (eBeam)

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is hiring an Applications Engineer for its EBeam division within the Global Products Group. EBeam provides high-resolution imaging and classification data on defects and critical locations on wafers, used alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to help manufacturers correct their processes.

Required profile

• Expertise in overlay metrology, including eBeam, optical metrology, or both.
• Thorough understanding of customer technologies, requirements and capability gaps.
• Knowledge of optical CD, scatterometry, film metrology and process characterization.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams, and to lead projects from kickoff through completion with clear planning and reporting.
• Ability to perform complex data and image analysis with data-analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Minimum qualification: Master's or Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Physics or a related field.

Required skills

• Preferred: experience with Python, MATLAB, JMP or SQL, or similar analytical tools.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $83,100 to $141,300 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, paid time off and family care leave.