KLA Product Development Engineer Defect Inspection 

United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor 

733990136

• Develop detailed requirement specifications from marketing requirements using systems engineering methodology.
• Collaborate with Sensor, Optics, Opto-Mech, Algorithm, Software, and Marketing Teams to drive successful development and implementation of key subsystems.
• Develop and implement innovative design improvements to currently released products as well as novel next-generation products.
• Apply systems engineering principles to optimize critical systems-level instrument performance.
• Develop and test systems design improvements, spec validation, and implementation of solutions.
• Contribute to cross-training material and team’s skill advancement.
• Solve field customer concerns regarding sophisticated system performance problems by providing written plans of action remotely or offering on-site hands-on technical leadership at customer sites worldwide.
• Write high-level technical reports to communicate issues, analysis, technical assessments, system status, best-known-methods, and engineering recommendations.
• Design and drive multi-disciplinary experiments, write detailed test plans for systems testing.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to develop and deliver sub-system products.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of engineering prototype systems.

• Solid understanding of imaging sensors and cameras, precision instruments, and control systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in imaging sensors and cameras, optics, opto-mechanics, and motion control systems.
• Proficient with data analysis tools such as JMP and Matlab.
• Programming skills in Matlab and scripting languages, such as Python or Java.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Previous experience with yield and process control instrument systems for the semiconductor industry is desired.
• Experience with imaging sensors and cameras, lasers and opto-mechanical systems is plus.
• Occasional travel for training and customer support worldwide is required.
• Experience in driving projects through the development cycle, including concept, design, prototyping, testing/integration, troubleshooting, and risk management. Project management skills are also helpful.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree with 0 years of related work experience; Master's Level Degree with 3 years of related work experience; or Bachelor's Level Degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong background in engineering or physical science, with a preferred degree in Physics, Applied Optics, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

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