Job Description
KLA is seeking highly motivated PhD candidates for summer internship opportunities in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Interns will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop a simulation model for a cutting-edge autofocus system, which is integral to KLA's next-generation wafer inspection tools.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field
- Strong proficiency in modeling and simulation using MathWorks Simulink or equivalent simulation tooling
- Solid understanding of optics, electronics, mechatronics, and mixed control systems involving pneumatics
- Experience in design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis for complex control systems
Responsibilities
- Gain a deep understanding of the autofocus system’s theory of operation and its integration with stage control in wafer inspection tools
- Design and implement a simulation model to evaluate autofocus performance in conjunction with open-loop control from the stage system
- Develop verification methods and test plans to assess the reliability and accuracy of the simulation model
- Collect and analyze test data from wafer inspection tools, and compile findings into comprehensive summary reports
- Collaborate closely with engineers across optics, electronics, precision motion control, and systems engineering disciplines
Benefits
- Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.
