Opto-Mechanical Sub-Component Development Intern

Job Description

About KLA

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics, providing essential technologies for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Our innovations are integral to the production of virtually every electronic device worldwide, including laptops, smartphones, wearables, VR devices, and smart cars. KLA invents systems and solutions for manufacturing wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays.

The company places a strong emphasis on innovation, investing 15% of sales back into Research & Development. Our expert teams, comprising physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers, collaborate with leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. KLA offers an exciting work environment where teams thrive on tackling challenging problems, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience.

Group/Division: Global Products Group (GPG) & Central Engineering

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, KLA is relied upon by chipmakers globally to ensure rapid and cost-effective ramp-up of next-generation devices to volume production. The Global Products Group (GPG) is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products and is actively seeking top talent in various engineering disciplines.

Central Engineering is KLA’s largest engineering organization, comprising 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) that apply expertise across all product groups. These CoE include: Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. With over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US, each CoE contributes:

• Talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs.
• Subject matter expertise and best practices.
• Roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics.

These elements collectively differentiate KLA not only in WHAT they do, but also in HOW they do it.

Job Title: Opto-Mechanical Sub-Component Development Intern

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Job Summary

KLA is seeking high-energy interns for exciting summer projects at our Ann Arbor, Michigan location. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn about best-in-class industrial equipment for the semiconductor industry. The intern will focus on performing engineering work to develop opto-mechanical sub-components for KLA’s advanced inspection tools.

Responsibilities

The successful intern will:

• Work self-motivated within a team of interns and engineers on a specific aspect of a larger project.
• Design, model, and document optical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers from diverse fields, including electrical engineering, optical engineering, and computer science.
• Utilize CAD and optical ray-tracing packages for design and analysis.
• Perform hands-on set-up and alignment of opto-mechanical sub-assemblies in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Possess immigration authorization to undertake corporate internship projects.
• Requires less than 1 year of related experience.

Desired Qualifications & Education

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong academic background with completed coursework in optics.
• Solid knowledge of opto-mechanical fundamentals.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating perseverance and the ability to work collaboratively within a team setting, including individuals across different geographies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Zemax.
• Experience with CREO.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range: $26.00 – $38.00 per hour, based on pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Interns are eligible for some of KLA’s benefits. KLA’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.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The displayed range 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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