Base Pay Range: $147,200.00 - $250,200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company Overview

KLA 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/Division

With 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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the “eyes” of KLA’s product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

To be considered for this position you must have an extensive and in depth knowledge of Electron Beam - Ebeam- SEM Technologies

Our team is looking for an experienced Optical Engineering Manager to provide vision and leadership in N+2 related activities in the EBeam division at KLA, develop and release N+1 and support current generation products.

In this exciting role you will lead and develop the Electron Optics team covering optics, detectors, sources, and simulations, reporting directly to the Director of HW of engineering.

Responsibilities will include:

• Make decisions and hold discussions on roadmap strategies and technology details with senior management of the division and the company.
• Develop and/or provide significant guidance to the top-level system specifications, system error budget, interfaces and working parameters for the optimum hardware/software solution.
• Risk retirement of system architectures and sub-system technologies vital to meet customer requirements in the 3+ year time frame.
• Find and develop new suppliers if new technologies are not covered with current partners.
• Drive N+2 sub-system development projects both internally and with external collaborators
• Stay up to date on related external research and developments.
• Establish contacts with academia and other related organizations as appropriate and drive research projects if applicable

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics or related field and a minimum of 10 years of work experience
• Team management and staff development
• Solid experience in research collaborations in industry and academia
• Experience with scanning electron microscopes, image formation and analysis, and electron surface interaction.

• Extensive knowledge in the following technical areas:
  • Electron Optics including optical system, lens, and detector design, and tolerance analysis of sophisticated optical systems
  • Vacuum and High Voltage design best-known-methods

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) with at least 7 years of experience OR

• Master’s Level Degree with at least 8 years of experience OR

• Bachelor’s Level Degree with at least 10 years of experience

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following:  medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.