Research Scientist Plasma Light Source Developmen

KLATencor Corporation • Ann Arbor, MI • 3h ago

Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/DivisionWith over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications KLA is looking for a Research Scientist in our Central Engineering Group in Ann Arbor! The Scientist will work on experimental development of next generation laser sustained plasma light sources in sub-UV wavelength region for new light source concepts. The candidate will work in a team that develops the technical foundation of KLA's next generation wafer inspection tools!

Lead design and setup photometric tooling including spectrometers, imagers, and photometers

Process and analyze spectral data from plasma light sources

Design, build, test, and operation of complex laser, optical, vacuum, high pressure test setups.

Data collection and processing using tools like Python, LabVIEW, Matlab and similar.

Design experiments to retire risks and validate critical subsystems.

Evaluate feasibility of new concepts design solutions.

Develop specifications of future tools.

Find and engage new suppliers and help coordinate technology development with external partners.

Collaborate with internal customers and key collaborators in technical projects and present results to a wider audience.

Hands-on problem solving and maintenance of engineering proto@type systems.Qualifications/Desired Skills:

Experience in plasma spectroscopy and spectral analysis of plasma light sources

Experience in designing and constructing optical metrology setups for photometry and spectroscopy

Expertise in operation of high-power lasers and knowledge of laser-safety protocols, experience with laser alignment and diagnostics

Hands-on experience in optics and

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