Research Scientist (Electromagnetics, Fourier Optics, Imaging Systems)

Base Pay Range: $124,100.00 - $211,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-MilpitasKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and invests 15% of sales back into R&D.Group/DivisionWith 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. The Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsWe seek an expert in electromagnetics to join the technology development team in the Broadband Plasma division at KLA. In this role, you will acquire expertise in the physics of signal and noise in optical inspection of highly complex circuitry, and large-scale simulation and data analysis.Under the direction of senior technical staff, you will:• Perform modeling and simulation to provide first principles-based analyses of the sensitivity limitations in optical detection of nanometer scale defects in CMOS circuitry.• Contribute to the development and evaluation of new optical solutions to meet these challenges.• Track new research and rigorously assess new concepts through simulation and/or experiment and provide a sound physical basis for the results.• Gain the confidence of key stakeholders by demonstrating predictive value of models and simulations through in-depth analysis of modeling and empirical data.• Apply fundamental principles of electromagnetism to imaging and optical scattering problems.Preferred Qualifications:PhD or Master's with 3 years related work experience in Physics or Electrical Engineering with specialization in electromagnetism and/or optics.Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.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.

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