Job TitleKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:1. Customer Engagement & Technical SupportAct as a primary technical contact for customers on OFM applications.Support tool installation, qualification, and production ramp at customer sites.Work closely with customers to understand process challenges and provide optimized metrology solutions.Deliver timely troubleshooting and resolution for application-related issues.2.
Application DevelopmentDevelop and optimize recipes for optical metrology (e.g., thin film thickness and material characterization).Perform model setup and refinement (e.g., optical stack modeling, Drude-Lorentz fitting).Ensure measurement accuracy, repeatability, and correlation to customer reference methods.Support both inline process control and offline characterization use cases.3. Demo & Evaluation ExecutionExecute customer demos, evaluations, and acceptance tests (e.g., Tier-2).Prepare and analyze data to demonstrate tool capability and application performance.Drive spec closure and meet customer requirements within defined timelines.Improve demo efficiency, throughput (T-put), and cycle time.4. Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with product engineering and R&D teams to report issues and drive improvements.Provide feedback on application gaps, customer needs, and competitive insights.Collaborate with field service engineers to ensure tool performance and uptime.Align with global application teams to leverage best practices.5.
Process & Technology SupportSupport advanced semiconductor applications including: Logic (e.g., HKMG, FinFET/GAA), Memory (DRAM, 3D NAND), Advanced packaging (e.g., film stacks, redistribution layers).Assist in developing new use cases and expanding OFM capability in emerging areas.6. Operational ExcellenceMaintain high productivity and responsiveness to customer needs.Track and improve key metrics: Throughput (T-put), Recipe robustness, Measurement precision and accuracy.Ensure proper documentation of applications, models, and learnings.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceMaster's or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.3–8+ years of experience in semiconductor applications, metrology, or process engineering.Technical SkillsKnowledge of: Optical metrology (ellipsometry, reflectometry, scatterometry), Thin film characterization and modeling, Semiconductor process integration (logic, memory, or packaging).Familiarity with optical modeling techniques (e.g., Drude-Lorentz, RCWA) is a plus.Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.Soft SkillsStrong customer-facing communication skills.Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.Detail-oriented with strong execution capability.Fast learner with adaptability in a dynamic environment.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience with OFM or similar metrology platforms.Experience supporting tool demos or qualifications at customer sites.Familiarity with advanced packaging or emerging device structures.Success MetricsSuccessful tool qualification and customer acceptanceApplication performance (accuracy, stability, robustness)Demo/evaluation success rateCustomer satisfaction and responsivenessContribution to new application enablement
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