The role involves leading the design, analysis, validation, and optimization of advanced electron optical systems at KLA. You will work within the Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit, focusing on delivering high-impact work that advances business priorities. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure the successful transition of technologies from concept to production. You will also provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers in the field of electron optics.

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electron Optics, Electrical/Electromagnetics Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in electron optics, charged-particle systems, semiconductor equipment, microscopy, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in electron sources, electron optics simulation, charged-particle optics, detector physics, high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, and calibration methodologies.

• Lead the development of electron optical subsystems for new products and advanced technology programs.
• Define subsystem requirements, performance budgets, and interfaces across various components.
• Conduct technical trade studies and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Apply advanced expertise in electron optics modeling and simulation.
• Define and execute validation plans for electron optical subsystems.
• Support the transition of electron optical technologies from concept through production.

• 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.