Mechatronics Engineer: Semiconductor Equipment Motion Control Intern

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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.

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.

The Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes.

BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.

We are seeking Mechanical Engineering Intern to join a product development group in Milpitas, CA to help develop an innovative wafer inspection tool.

Position Description & Responsibilities

We are looking for a Mechatronics Engineering student expecting to graduate in 2025-2027 who is hands on, highly motivated, and a team player. The candidate will join a world class team of engineers and scientists working on a next-generation electron beam microscopy for the semiconductor industry. The candidate will be expected to tackle a project scoped to be completed during the summer term. The project will involve working with high-precision semiconductor inspection equipment. The intern will work directly with multi-axis stages, precision positions, position sensors, and motion controllers. Tasks will include characterizing stage motion and developing novel methods to calibrate stage motion. The candidate will be expected to identify new positions sensors for use in stage characterization and to develop methods to use sensor output to improve the accuracy of stage calibration and motion control. The candidate will be expected to design components and test stands as needed, provide solutions to challenging problems, and effectively transition results to the group for continued experiments or integration.

Requirements:

We are looking for creative, self-motivated engineers who are interested in contributing to new technology development and solving cutting-edge technical problems. Ideal candidates will have the following competencies.

• Good oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to demonstrate ownership of work tasks, comfortable driving mechanical design projects within a team

• Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical problem-solving skills in the area(s) of mechatronics, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to determine design requirements, implement best design practices, and achieve functional product design solution.

Recommended skills

Experience in several of these areas is desirable:

• Mechanical/product design experience in 3D CAD software. (PTC Creo preferred)

• Control theory and mechatronics, including characterization of motion control dynamics, bandwidth, and stability

• Hands-on experience with precision motion control actuators, sensors, and controllers

• Embedded systems with digital signal processing and/or optical interconnects

• Electronics hardware integration, characterization, testing, and data acquisition. Interfacing to hardware via RS232, GPIB, ethernet, or other relevant interface

• Measurement and instrumentation, including the use of oscilloscopes and function generators

• Programming in Python, C/C++/C# and/or MATLAB

• Experience with vacuum systems and/or vacuum-based metrology equipment, such as scanning electron microscopes (SEMs)

• Experience working in cleanroom environments for semiconductor device fabrication

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of course study at an accredited university in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

• Demonstrated skill and understanding of engineering fundamentals.

• Lab experience and previous internship experience in the semiconductor industry is strongly desired.

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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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