Senior Electron Optics Design and Simulation Engineer

KLA
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Milpitas
Mar 28, 2025
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 In this role, you will dive into the design, simulation, and optimization for innovative electron optics systems. You will be at the forefront of technological advancements, driving impactful projects that shape the future of our industry. If you're passionate about making a difference and leading the charge, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Design, model and optimize electron optics systems (e.g. source, column, deflection and focusing elements). Identify and investigate new concepts, performance improvements, methods, and sub-systems. Collaborate and develop novel simulation tools and workflows to improve accuracy, computational performance, and time-to-results. Create system requirement documents, error budgets, tolerances, working parameters, and test plans. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to implement designs. Support the team in understanding and closing the gap between simulation and experiment. Present and report findings to internal customers. Occasional travel for vendor or customer engagement. Qualifications PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical/Computer Engineering or similar field with experience; Masters' with commensurate experience. Must have a background in designing scanning electron microscopes and understanding of electron optics. Proficiency with electron optics simulation tools (e.g. charged particle tracking code, Munro's Electron Beam Software (MEBS), finite element software packages such as OPERA, ANSYS or COMSOL). Proficiency with a scripting language (e.g. Matlab, Python, or C++). Strong analytical skills. Experience with high performance, parallel computing is a plus. Self-starter with good interpersonal skills Excellent communication and presentation skills. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) and minimum of 3 years relevant work experience , Master's Level Degree minimum 6 years relevant work experience Base Pay Range: $134,800.00 - $229,200.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. 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