Product Development Engineer (Metrology/Imaging System)

Product Development EngineerKLA is seeking a motivated individual with a growth mindset and strong ownership for an exciting Product Development Engineer role. The qualified candidate will join a high-caliber team developing the next generation mask inspection platform. The candidate will act as a lead, and coordinate across multiple engineering functions: working with mechanical, electron optics, electrical, software, and other systems engineers to meet the technical, schedule, and budgetary requirements.Ideal candidate should have a strong and diverse technical background and preferably have experience taking projects from requirements through first article testing, and hand off to frequent operators.The role will involve requirements development, system design, and testing of sophisticated inspection systems using expertise from multiple technical fields.Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Strong work ethic, bias to action, and attention to details are essential elements for success in dynamic and innovative environment.What you will do:Define subsystem architectures, develop requirement specifications and test plansCoordinate project activities by actively aligning with stakeholders and perform system level tasks.Work with functional groups to define and review designs.Participate in prototype integration and testing of assemblies, and systems. Create and implement test plans and perform logical analysis to validate system performanceEstablish workflow and train/educate stakeholders on processesCreate and document calibration, manufacturing, and service proceduresTroubleshoot system and subsystem issues and work with various subsystem teams to identify and implement solutionsSupport internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the system effectively and optimize tool performanceLead or assist troubleshooting efforts in manufacturing and in the fieldTravel up to 25%, international and domesticPreferred qualifications:Strong knowledge and experience in digital signal processing and imaging systems (e-beam or optical).Experience with particle beam physics, electron optics or SEM technology and their related instrumentation is highly desirable.Demonstrated analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsStrong diagnostic and trouble shooting skills in electron optics, precision mechanical, image processing, and motion control systemsExperience with scripting languages, such as Python and/or Matlab on image and signal processing and building functional executables, would be a plusStrong command of general physics, math and computational skills are also highly desirable.Agility and ability to thrive on a fast-paced program, take on assignments in a nonfamiliar domain, and respond quickly to field and internal escalationsAble to establish and maintain a collaborative working relationships with partners across functional teams, demonstrating leadership and great working ethic.Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 0 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 yearsKLA 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.