The Product Development Intern will focus on the design, development, and testing of advanced electron beam instrumentation for the semiconductor industry. This role is part of KLA's Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit, which aims to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced R&D environment while collaborating with scientists and engineers. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and advance business priorities.

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong academic record.
• Basic understanding of electron optics, vacuum systems, high voltage electronics, or charged particle physics is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software or simulation tools is desirable.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Develop methods and test plans for characterization of electron beam based subsystems such as detectors and electron beam sources.
• Work with vacuum chambers, pumps, valves, gages and related equipment.
• Design, set up and execute multi-disciplinary experiments.
• Analyze data and prepare summary reports.
• Work with simulations based on physical models and build correlations with experimental data.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across the company.

• 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.