Overlay Metrology Specialist – eBeam

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. We invent systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. Our teams thrive on tackling complex problems, with a strong focus on innovation and a 15% investment of sales back into R&D.

About the role

KLA is seeking an experienced Product Applications Development Engineer to develop and deliver innovative eBeam overlay metrology applications for advanced logic, memory, and packaging technologies. Based in Milpitas, CA, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive product improvements and new application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and qualify eBeam metrology applications for overlay, CD, EPE, and process control.
• Design and execute 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 process issues, develop solutions, and drive process-control improvements.
• Develop measurement recipes, Best Known Methods, technical documentation, and application reports.
• Troubleshoot customer issues and provide technical support for advanced semiconductor manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Systems, Software, Algorithms, Marketing, and Sales teams to drive product improvements and new application development.
• Provide technical training and application expertise to customers, field engineers, and internal teams.
• Support technology development for advanced logic, DRAM, NAND, and advanced packaging semiconductor processes.

Requirements

• Expertise in overlay metrology, including eBeam, optical metrology, or both.
• Thorough, in-depth understanding of customer technologies, requirements, and critical capability gaps.
• Knowledge of optical CD, scatterometry, film metrology, and process characterization.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience operating SEM and optical metrology systems in the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from kickoff through completion, including clear planning and periodic and final reporting.
• Ability to perform complex data and image analysis using data-analysis tools.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, JMP, SQL, or similar analytical tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present results frequently to internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% on short notice; trips may last 4–8 weeks to support customer-site projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum qualifications: Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and 5 years related work experience.

Pay

Base pay range: $120,000.00 – $204,000.00.

Benefits

KLA’s total rewards package may include performance incentives, medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) with company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, development and career growth opportunities, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits (including an employee assistance program), paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.