About the role#
KLA is looking for a Product Development Engineer Intern to join the Systems Engineering Team. This role offers exposure to the semiconductor industry and the development of complex systems. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to advance business priorities through high-impact technical projects.
What you'll do#
- Conduct experiments or simulations to provide inputs for system design.
- Develop software features to standardize simulation and data analysis workflows.
- Write technical reports and share knowledge with your team.
- Complete your assigned project and present your findings and learnings to senior management.
What you'll need#
- A PhD level degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Less than 1 year of related experience.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or C#.
- Experience with software tools like Matlab or Labview.
- Strong communication skills to provide guidance and summarize technical information for management.
- An understanding of the interactions between optical, electrical, mechanical, and software systems in complex industrial equipment is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Milpitas, California.
- The position is paid.
- No sponsorship is available for this role.
About KLA
KLA manufactures equipment and provides services for the electronics industry. The company builds process control and process-enabling solutions used in the production of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, and printed circuit boards. It employs over 17,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California. The organization operates as a public company.
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