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To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.\nGroup/Division\nThe Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division delivers industry-leading metrology solutions essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Its portfolio includes systems for measuring film thickness, critical dimensions, composition, and resistivity-key to developing and scaling next-gen IC processes. FaST partners closely with customers from early R&D through high-volume production, ensuring performance and process alignment.What You'll Do\nIn this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.\nFaST (Films and Scatterometry Technologies) Advanced Development Group - develops the next generation cutting-edge metrology products and defines the technology roadmaps. The group is responsible for product definition, architecture analysis, modeling, simulations, experimental feasibility prototype systems development and characterization for front end of line semiconductor process critical dimensions and thin film stack metrology.\nWe are looking for a talented and creative Graduate Physics student for Research and Development of a novel FaST optical metrology technologies.\nResponsibilities\nIn this role you will support the development of novel metrology optical systems lead by research scientists and engineers in the team. Your responsibilities will include theoretical study, modeling and data processing as part of architecture and concepts analysis and selection, specific concepts lab setups design and creation, execution of test plans for feasibility and qualification of studied ideas.\nRequired Skills\nSolid theoretical knowledge in Physical Optics, optical systems, lasers, plasma sources, detectors, and image sensors\nDeep technical understanding in HW technologies and Systems Engineering\nHands-on experience in design, specification, and development of complex electro-optical setups\nAnalytical skills, able to develop a system model and perform system error budget analysis\nData collection and analysis using MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW\nOrganized, being able to execute work plans and test plans\nKnowledge of semiconductor process and process control is an advantage\nExperience with X-ray, DUV, VIS-IR metrology systems is a strong advantage\nMinimum Qualifications\nPhysics or Optical Engineering M.Sc./ Ph.D. students\nJob Title: Optical Systems Student Engineer (Internship)\nLocation: Milpitas, CA\nTeam: FaST (Films and Scatterometry Technologies) - Advanced Development Group\nAbout the Team\nThe FaST Advanced Development Group is dedicated to pioneering next-generation metrology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. We focus on defining technological roadmaps, developing prototype systems, and exploring innovative optical metrology concepts for critical dimensions and thin film stack measurements in front-end semiconductor processes.\nInternship Overview\nWe’re looking for a motivated and creative graduate student in Physics or Optical Engineering to join our R&D team as an intern. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the development of novel optical metrology technologies alongside experienced scientists and engineers.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs an Optical Systems Student Engineer, you will:\nSupport the design and development of advanced optical metrology systems.\nConduct theoretical studies, modeling, and data analysis to evaluate new system architectures.\nAssist in designing and building lab setups to test feasibility and performance of new concepts.\nExecute structured test plans and analyze experimental results.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system designs and improve measurement capabilities.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nRequired Skills:\nStrong foundation in physical optics, optical systems, lasers, detectors, and image sensors.\nTechnical understanding of hardware technologies and systems engineering.\nHands-on experience in designing and building complex electro-optical setups.\nAbility to model systems and perform error budget analysis.\nProficiency in data analysis using MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW.\nStrong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed work plans and test procedures.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with semiconductor processes and process control.\nExperience working with X-ray, DUV, and VIS-IR metrology systems.\nMinimum Qualifications\nCurrently enrolled in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program in Physics or Optical Engineering.\nMinimum Qualifications\nRequires less than 1 year of related experienceAbout KLA\nWe provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.\nTotal Rewards\nBase Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 \nPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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.\nInterns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.\nUse of AI Statement\nAt KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews-whether virtual or in person-is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nKLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. 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