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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.\nPosition Overview\nThe Product Development Engineering Intern will work with a multidisciplinary engineering team developing and supporting next-generation Critical Dimension (CD) metrology systems used in the semiconductor industry. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced instrumentation, product development, and system characterization.\nThe intern will support engineers in activities related to technology evaluation, prototype testing, system performance analysis, and product validation. The role offers exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines including X-ray technology, optics, electronics, mechanics, software, and data analysis.\nThe ideal candidate is curious, analytical, enjoys solving technical problems, and is eager to learn in a collaborative engineering environment.\nResponsibilities\nDuring the internship, the student may:\nAssist engineers with prototype and beta system testing activities, including system health checks, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection.\nSupport analysis of measurement performance and help identify trends through data analysis and visualization.\nParticipate in system characterization and validation activities to verify performance against engineering requirements.\nContribute to hardware or software development projects under the guidance of senior engineers.\nAssist in designing and executing experiments, documenting results, and presenting findings to the engineering team.\nSupport root cause investigations of technical issues and help evaluate potential solutions.\nCollaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines, including systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithm development teams.\nDevelop scripts or tools to automate data analysis, testing, or engineering workflows.\nCreate technical documentation, reports, and presentations summarizing project outcomes.\nParticipate in engineering reviews, team meetings, and technical discussions.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in: Physics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Computer Engineering Optical Engineering Materials Science Applied Mathematics Or a related STEM discipline\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nBasic programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C++, or a similar language.\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with data analysis and visualization.\nExposure to optics, imaging systems, X-ray technology, instrumentation, or semiconductor manufacturing.\nHands-on laboratory, research, or project experience involving hardware, electronics, or experimental systems.\nFamiliarity with statistical analysis, modeling, or measurement systems.\nExperience using engineering tools such as Python, MATLAB, Git, or LabVIEW.\nWhat You'll Gain\nHands-on experience working on advanced semiconductor metrology systems.\nExposure to product development from concept through system validation.\nMentorship from experienced engineers across multiple technical disciplines.\nOpportunities to contribute to meaningful engineering projects and present results to technical leadership.\nExperience working in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.\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: $35.00 - $56.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D.\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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