Senior System Engineer (Windows, VMware, Unix and Linux Server/Storage) (#108109)

Position: Senior System Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Full time
 
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced hardware/systems engineer with experience in design and administration of servers for database and web services applications. The candidate must be proficient in various server environments, including HP/Windows and Sun/Solaris systems. Key attributes of the successful candidate are being a self-starter, collaborative team player and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
1) Overall supervision, maintenance and support of all Process Control Information Division  (PCID) DYS/FabVision (Server/Storage) Infrastructure
    a)Act as Level 3 Support Escalation point for all issues affecting PCID DYS/FabVision Servers in Global KLA-Tencor and contractor locations
    b)Provide day to day user support for all PCID DYS/FabVision developers, engineers and     tech support teams
2) Design and architect the PCID DYS/FabVision Systems (Server/Storage) Infrastructure
    a) New technology exploring for N+1 and N+2
    b) Help to research, define, configure, qualify, and finalize technology stack roadmap for PCID DYS/FabVision products
    c) Formulate, implement and create procedural documentation for PCID DYS/FabVision products Server HW setup and installation
    d) Create BOMs, coordinate ordering of parts and build multiblade FabVision Windows-based servers
3) Conduct the yearly PCID DYS/FabVision CAPEX planning and create the budget plan document for HW, SW and Maintenance requirements
    a) Research, test and implement cost-effective solutions targeted at improving the PCID DYS/FabVision Systems (Server/Storage) Infrastructure
    b) Determine HW requirements from all PCID DYS/FabVision groups and create configuration plans and solutions to support  the requirements
    c) Create and submit purchase orders for various FabVision, Klarity Defect(KD) and ACE HW, SW and Maintenance requirements
4) Assist in resolving complex server issues in-house as well as various customer installations
    a) Design and setup complex server configurations in support of customer requirements as requested by Marketing and Project Teams
    b) Conduct and implement remote setup and configuration of KD Unix and Linux servers in various global KT or customer locations
5) Review and test 3rd party products to verify compatibility with PCID platforms.

Qualifications:
1) Self starter and excellent organizational skills
2) Ability to take ownership of problems and resolve them in a timely manner
3) Flexible work hours to support global locations
4) Ability to work with different functional groups. Be able to adapt to different technical levels.
5) Ability to multitask between several projects in a fast paced environment
6) Vendor management skills including negotiation and coordination
7) Ability to work well with customers. Provide direct and remote support/troubleshooting, and recommend solutions to customers.
8) Ability to persevere, successfully bring tasks to completion, on schedule
9) Excellent verbal and written skills
10) Technical skills desired/Required
       a) RH Linux including kernel parameter and tuning
       b) GFS (Clustering file systems)
       c) RP Multi-passing.

Basic Qualifications:
BS/BA in computer engineering or similar field.
7+ years of experience in hardware engineering.

Kindly send your resumes to Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com

Director, Product Marketing- Mature FABS (Sales | Marketing | semiconductor capital equipment management experience) (#107733)

Job Title: Director, Product Marketing- Mature FABS

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Customers with stable production processes have unique equipment service needs, often emphasizing a reduction in overall service costs while maintaining adequate service quality and responsiveness.  This position will own the strategies and tactical direction required to maximize KLA-Tencor's service position and profitability at these Mature customer sites.

Activities include but are not limited to; analyzing the market space and identifying the best opportunities, aligning with regional service teams to develop account strategies and proposals, pitching proposals directly to customer decision-makers, overcoming customer objections, aligning with internal functional groups on the service delivery strategy, providing structured, periodic updates to company senior management.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Essential -- semiconductor capital equipment management experience, participation in the equipment service delivery chain, direct communication with customers, ability to communicate effectively across functional organizations, ability to develop and internally align on creative service concepts, generate support for decisions by manipulating and analyzing large datasets.

2. Preferred -- experience in service sales or marketing, demonstrated success leading large scale tactical and strategic projects.

3. Bachelor’s level degree in a technical field with at least 10 years of experience in a semiconductor related field.

4.25-35% international travel is required.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Level Degree in a technical field with at least 10 years of experience in a semiconductor related field. 

Ability to travel internationally approximately 25%.

Please send your resumes to vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com

Principal System Design Engineer (Optics | Metrology | system Design) (108003)

Job Title: Principal System Design Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

1. Responsible for system and subsystem architecture definition, modeling, design, integration and characterization of optical inspection and metrology systems in semiconductor industry.

2. Define the requirements and architecture for whole systems, subsystems and improvement projects and makes sure the system is designed, developed, integrated and tested to meet the requirements.

3. Define the top level system specifications, allocates requirements to the subsystems, calculates the system error budget, defines and resolves interfaces and working parameters for the optimum hardware/software solution.

4. Provides significant contributions to the definition of system requirements and the architecture of complex subsystems and systems.  

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Background in any of the following is a strong plus: optical microscopy, optical design, near-field optics, EM modeling, opto-mechanical system design, optical metrology, interferometry, control systems, Monte Carlo simulation, and semiconductor processing.

2. The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker, with solid background in multiple areas, including theoretical and experimental knowledge of physical optics, optical metrology, light sources and sensors, data analysis, signal processing, logical and systematic conversion of customer/market requirements into total system solutions and/or improvement projects that consider technical, schedule and cost constraints.

3. Able to make whole system connections and see the big picture.

4. Capable and willing to design, build and use optical lab setups as a proof-of-concept benches or component test beds.

5. The candidate needs to be a self-motivated individual with ability to multitask and work independently or in a team. Strong written and verbal communications skills are needed for extensive interactions with members of a multi-disciplinary global team.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 10 years of experience

OR

Master's Level Degree with at least 8 years of experience

OR

Doctorate (Academic) with at least 7 years of experience

Please send your resumes to vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com

Software QA Engineer (SQA testing, Automated and Black box)(#108108)

Position: Software QA Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Full time

Job Description:
We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with experience in testing software in Windows environments. The software quality engineer will be a member of our data analysis software engineering team working on challenging problems in the semiconductor production domain. The product environment includes mathematical data analysis algorithms, graphical data representation and user interfaces, database storage and management, real-time data processing and programming interfaces. Key attributes of the successful candidate are being a self-starter, problem solver, collaborative team player, and high productivity contributor.  

Responsibilities include:
1) Write test plans and test cases for data analysis software product, including windows applications, database servers and APIs
2) Verify compliance with software requirements and general product usability
3) Automated and manual test execution using standard SQA practices.
4) Manage result verification activities by special contributors, such as scientists or other experts.
5) Verification of fixed defects.
6) Mentor other SQA engineers

Education and/or experience desired:
1) BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other technical field.
2) 2+ years of professional experience in SQA testing.
3) Intimate understanding of software quality assurance processes, including writing of test plans and use of defect tracking systems.
4) Experience with Windows operating systems, experience with Linux a plus.
5) Strong skills in scripting languages, such as Visual Basic or Perl.
6) Experience with automated test tools.
7) Experience with Microsoft .Net platform, Visual Studio development tools and C# or C++ programming languages preferred.
8) Knowledge of software development lifecycle and build/release of commercial software.
9) Experience in semiconductor industry a plus.

Basic Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other technical field with 2+ years of professional experience in SQA testing.

Kindly send your resumes to Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com

Senior Level Software Engineer (C#/C++, OOD, GUI, MFC, .Net) (#108152)

Position: Senior Level Software Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Full time

Job Description:
We are looking for a senior software engineer with experience in the Microsoft Visual Studio C#/C++ development environment. The candidate must be skilled in modern development practices, including object oriented design, design patterns, and automated unit testing. Knowledge of software architecture fundamentals is also required.

The software engineer will be a technical contributor on our data analysis software development team working on challenging problems in the semiconductor production domain. The product development includes new product releases as well as maintenance releases in the areas of mathematical data analysis algorithms, graphical data representation and user interfaces, database storage and management, real-time data processing and others. Key attributes of the successful candidate are being a self-starter, problem solver, collaborative team player, and high productivity contributor.  

Responsibilities include:
1) Developing software requirements and technical specifications from marketing and field engineering requirements
2) Software design, implementation and unit testing in collaborative team environment using Microsoft VS C# and C++
3) GUI design and implementation using .Net Win Forms, ASP.Net, and MFC
4) Collaboration with SQC team on test cases development and test execution.
5) Mentor and lead other members of the engineering team.
6) Planning of technology and architectural updates to current and new product releases to achieve business objectives.
7) Estimation of task, feature, and release sizes.
8) Project management support, including tasks planning and ensuring completion of releases.
9) Project and senior management assistance in the development and introduction of process changes and best practices.
10) Remote communication with US and international product contributors

Education and/or experience desired:
1) BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other technical field.
2) 2+ years of professional experience in SQA testing.
3) Intimate understanding of software quality assurance processes, including writing of test plans and use of defect tracking systems.
4) Experience with Windows operating systems, experience with Linux a plus.
5) Strong skills in scripting languages, such as Visual Basic or Perl.
6) Experience with automated test tools.
7) Experience with Microsoft .Net platform, Visual Studio development tools and C# or C++ programming languages preferred.
8) Knowledge of software development lifecycle and build/release of commercial software.
9) Experience in semiconductor industry a plus.

Basic Qualifications:
MS/BS/BA in computer science, computer engineering or similar field.
Minor degree in mathematics, statistics or other natural sciences a plus.
8+ years of experience in professional software development.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio C# and C++ development environment.

Kindly send your resumes to Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com

Research Scientist (Computational Physics | C++ | OOD) (#108165)

Position: Research Scientist

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

Demonstrated ability in scientific programming; strong background in applied mathematics, computational electromagnetics (field theory), and knowledge of optical modeling especially as applied to scaterometry and thin film metrology.

Knowledge of reflectometry and spectroscopic ellipsometry a plus.

Works on complex problems that impact the design success of current products or addresses broad design issues of future products or technologies.

Tasks include: define future product development strategy, develop a problem statement, research into particular solutions, develop code, and test prototypes; design, code, and test/integrate into tool product software.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and improving measurement capabilities, system optical models, calibrations development, and analysis tools for optical metrology applications.

Qualifications/Education Desired:

Project Management/Program Management/Service Management experience highly desired.

Educational Qualification:

PhD in Computational Physics highly desired with 3 yrs industrial experience.

Proficiency in computational methods, C++, and object oriented design.

Kindly send your resume to raju.balaji@kla-tencor.com

Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager (Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, Opto-Mechanical )(#108115)

Position: Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager
Location: Milpitas
Duration: Full Time

Job Description:
KLA-Tencor's FaST (Film and Scatterometry Technology) division is a one of the core groups of KLA-Tencor's metrology business.  The FaST division conceives, develops manufactures and markets film and optical CD metrology equipment for the front end semiconductor manufacturing process counting all major semiconductor manufacturers amongst its key customers.
The FaST Division is a $200M division and has over 170 employees worldwide. The division is primarily located in Milpitas, CA where the main engineering group is located but has some satellite engineering groups in India and Israel.

Responsibilities:
1) Responsible for all NPI (new product introduction) activities for all FaST Products. Also responsible for hardware sustaining activities for legacy products.
2) Provides management direction of all phases of a product from manufacturing introduction to completion. Functions as the central resource with design, manufacturing, quality and test as the product(s) move to completion and distribution. Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals. Formulates and executes long term plans for cost/profit control. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
3) Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures operations’ effective achievement of objectives.
4) Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the product and company. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
5) Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
6) Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area within the division. Has control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods and products.

Preferred Qualifications:
1) Minimum 5 years of NPI experience.
2) Strong technical background, preferably has an PhD or Masters Degree in the engineering field with good background in manufacturing.
3) Have extensive experience and technical knowledge to influence/implement engineering designs into manufacturable, cost-effective and highly reliable products.
4) Have experience transitioning/transferring products from development engineering to an offshore manufacturing group.
6) Knowledge of optical metrology and/or opto-mechanical systems preferred.
7) Willing to travel to vendors and KLA-Tencor's manufacturing facilities in Middle East, Europe and Asia.

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate (Academic) with at least 5 years of experience.
OR
Master's Level Degree with at least 6 years of experience.
OR
Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 7 years of experience.

Kindly send your resumes to sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com

Electrical Design Manager (High speed data acquisition | signal processing | Control Systems in Semiconductor equipment industry | High speed digital communication) (#108114)

Job Title: Electrical Design Manager

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

About the Business Unit:

FaST Division:

KLA-Tencor's FaST (Film and Scatterometry Technology) division is a one of the core groups of KLA-Tencor's metrology business.  The FaST division conceives, develops manufactures and markets film and optical CD metrology equipment for the front end semiconductor manufacturing process counting all major semiconductor manufacturers amongst its key customers.

The FaST Division is a $200M division and has over 170 employees worldwide.  The division is primarily located in Milpitas, CA where the main engineering group is located but has some satellite engineering groups in India and Israel.

Job Description:

1. Directs and guides the activities of a research or technical design function responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems.

2. Evaluates final results of research and development projects to assure accomplishment of technical objectives. Prepares and presents reports outlining the outcome of technical projects and makes recommendations for actions necessary to achieve desired results. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

3. Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures operations’ effective achievement of objectives.

4. Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. Interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.

5. Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company. Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods.

Desired Skills & Experience:

1. At least 7-8 years experience in management and design of high speed data acquisition and signal processing systems.

2. Data acquisitions systems involve use of optical detectors, e.g. CCDs, measuring light properties at different wavelengths.

3. Signal processing may require use of FPGAs, ADC, DAC, microcontrollers, etc.

4. Should have strong systems controls background preferably in semiconductor equipment industry.

5. Knowledge of optical metrology systems preferred but not a must.

6. Should have strong working knowledge of high speed digital communications and network systems, e.g. USB, Ethernet, IEEE-1394, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate (Academic) with at least 5 years of experience.

OR

Master's Level Degree with at least 6 years of experience.

OR

Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 7 years of experience.

Please send your resumes to vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com

Sr Application Design Engineer ( Wafer Inspection | Defect | FAB | Metrology) (#108005)

Job Title: Application Design Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Full time

Job Description:

Responsibilities: Responsible for supporting KLA-Tencor's analysis software products, providing engineering analysis capabilities for defect and films data in high volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.  Includes projects related to new product introduction: definition, characterization, alpha testing, beta testing.  This candidate will be responsible for various pre and post sales application support activities engaging with customers in defining problem statements, resolving customer issues, generating best known method documents and other training material, and transferring product knowledge to KLA-Tencor's worldwide customer base. Applications will work with customers to publish papers at industry symposiums or in technical journals.

This candidate will be involved in testing new features and developing new applications on current or future versions of our products, provide technical support in the installation, development and implementation of customer applications, and support customers at their site or in division for any escalation. The candidate will also be required to work towards characterization of product performance and for providing clear feedback to the engineering team for product improvement, especially during Alpha/Beta periods.  Strong technical skills are required to understand the functionality and capabilities of the analysis product and for providing root cause analysis and potential solutions for customers.  Travel will be required. 

Desired Skills/Experience:
Candidate must have a degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science or related fields.  The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing with expertise in the overlay and lithography areas.  Must have excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.  Candidate must be self-driven, yet a strong team player.  Software and database connectivity skills are a plus.

BS or higher degree in Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field. 
Strong technical skills are required to understand fab process development issues and be able to provide potential solutions for customers. Such skills include (but are not limited to) techniques for statistical analysis as well as the ability to quickly pick up and understand customer requirements and processes.
Willing and able to travel within the US and internationally.
Experience with applications development environments is a plus.
Experience with bare wafer processing and metrology is a plus.
Experience with FabVision or Klarity Defect analysis software is a plus.
Experience with Surfscan, WaferSight, Brightfield / Darkfield Defect Inspection or similar tools is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 7 years of experience.
OR
Master's Level Degree with at least 6 years of experience. 

Please send in your resumes to vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com

Software Engineer (UML | C++ | Coding OOA & OOD | design ) (#107977)

Position: Software Engineer
Location: Milpitas, CA
Duration : Full time

Job Description:
Looking for a self-motivated software engineer for analysis, design and implementation of calibrations for next generation optical wafer inspection technology in the WIN division. This includes requirements gathering, data analysis, prototyping, design, code implementation and testing, documentation, system integration, troubleshooting and debugging, and code and document peer reviews.  Develop and maintain production quality calibration and diagnostic software for Wafer Inspection tools using object oriented analysis, design and modeling, algorithm development, image processing techniques, and curve fitting in all product release phases.  Work within a large software organization and clearly communicate and collaborate to integrate features that span across multiple engineering disciplines including optical, hardware, and system engineers.  Support product rollout in engineering, manufacturing, and the field.  

The software is primarily written in Java, is highly multithreaded, and is distributed on multiple networked PCs running various operating systems. A small amount of Java Swing development will also be necessary.

The Wafer Inspection Division (WIN) of KLA-Tencor is the world leader in design and manufacturing of systems that are used for capturing yield-impacting defects through optical inspection of patterned wafers for semiconductor manufacturers to ramp and maintain yields for their products.

Responsibilities include:
Position requires a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related technical field plus year(s) of work experience depending on degree in a related occupation. Education and/or experience must include:
1) Object Oriented technologies.
2) Algorithm development and implementation.
3) Object Oriented programming language proficiency like Java, C++, C#. 

Education and/or experience desired:
1) calibrating optical systems.
2) Image processing techniques.
3) Hardware/software integration.
4) Java programming language.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 3 years of experience.
OR
Master's Level Degree with at least 2 years of experience.
OR
Doctorate (Academic)

Kindly send your resumes to Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com

Information systems Analyst (Cognos | Hyperion Essbase | TM1) (#106944)

Job Title: Information systems Analyst

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

1. Understand the decision-making process, workflows, and business and information needs of corporate and product division financial analysts and accountants.  Translate those business needs into analytics/reporting requirements to support decisions and workflows with required information.

2. Coordinate with financial analysts and accountants to understand their information needs and identify ways to visualize and present information in a user-friendly manner

3. Proactively mine data warehouse to identify trends and patterns and generates insights for business units and senior leadership

4. Supports user experience specialists and information architects to enhance information visualization through development of dashboards and user interfaces

5. Works closely with information managers, architects, and business units for knowledge sharing, mentoring, and training and interacts with Information Architects to understand how information is stored, modeled, and tagged

6. Acts as a go-to-person for end users to interpret and use information

7. Develops frameworks and processes to analyze unstructured information collected through investment analyst reports, traditional sources such as e-mail and SharePoint and social media platforms i.e., wikis, blogs, instant messaging, etc.

8. Assists in implementing planning applications.

Desired Skills & Experience:

1. Masters Degree in management information systems, finance

2. More than five years of experience as a financial analyst, business intelligence analysis, statistician, or equivalent roles

3. Experience in supporting Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis processes including Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis. Administrator level experience in TM-1.

4. Experience with Cognos planning or Hyperion Essbase or TM-1

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree in finance or accounting with three to five years of experience as a data financial analyst.

2. Experience in using and developing with planning applications including TM-1 or Cognos planning or Hyperion Essbase.

Please send your resumes to vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com

Entry Level Research Scientist (algorithms | 3D | Fourier optics | Physics/ Mathematics) (#107243)

Position: Entry Level Research Scientist
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Full Time

Job Description:
Responsibilities 

Responsible for developing and improving algorithms required for computational lithography software.  The software currently solves modeling equations for many physical effects relevant to photolithography, including Fourier optics, Maxwell equations, time-dependent reaction-diffusion, and surface evolution.  Ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge and experience with design and analysis of numerical algorithms for solving several different classes of equations.  For example, finite difference and finite volume discretization of partial differential equations (elliptic, hyperbolic, and parabolic), solution of large sets of linear algebraic equations via both direct and iterative methods, and level-set representation and evolution of 3D surface shapes.  Candidate should also work well in a team environment

       
Qualifications:
Candidate must have a PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related fields with an emphasis in algorithm design and analysis.  The ideal candidate will be proficient in C and/or C++, and familiar with object-oriented programming.  Candidate must be self-driven, yet a strong team player.

Basic Qualifications: 
PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

Kindly send your resumes to Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com

Senior Algorithm/Software Engineer (C/C++, Image Processing / Machine Learning / Signal Processing / Algorithm) (#107953)

Position: Senior Algorithm/Software Engineer
Location: Milpitas, CA
Duration: Full time

Job Description: 

We are looking for a senior level Algorithm Engineer with an excellent background in Math, specifically in statistics and signal / image progressing, who also processes the ability and determination to apply this knowledge to solve difficult system level problems.  This also requires a good understanding of physics.  The algorithms are focused in the areas of defect detection and classification. The Algorithm Engineer will be joining the engineering team that creates the world's most advanced wafer inspection equipment.

The successful Engineer will have the ability to excel in an algorithm technical lead position, demonstrating ownership and providing to the team, a high level of technical guidance during the development of critical image processing subsystems, from the concept design phase through product design, release and sustaining. The Engineer must be self-motivated and self-directed, with ability to set priorities and achieve quality results both personally and from the team.

Activities will include working with cross functional teams to define subsystem specifications, analyze data, model solutions, design and implement chosen solution, and test implementation against subsystem specifications.   Initial tasks would include morphing existing algorithms from other KLA-Tencor systems to provide value on the Surfscan system and looking at ground up algorithm design and the implementation of that design for the next generation system.

The ideal candidate will love a good technical challenge, work well with team members, and enjoy the opportunity to work with a variety of different technologies.

Qualifications 

1) Must be able to look at the pro's/con's, determine the correct course of action and provide excellent communication to the team.
2) Excellent math background in the area of statistics, image, and signal processing.
3) Strong Statistical processing background (Detection / Estimation Areas)
4) Strong Modeling capabilities (System Noise, Signal reconstructions, etc)
5) Classification algorithms / Machine learning.
6) Matlab Programming skills.
7) C Programming skills.
8) Experience in Physics / Optical background desired.
9) PhD in engineering/science disciplines preferred

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 12 years of experience.
OR
Master's Level Degree with at least 8 years of experience.
OR
Doctorate (Academic) with at least 5 years of experience.

Kindly send your resumes to Sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com

Financial Analyst (Forecasting | Strategic Planning | Ad-hoc Analysis | Journal entries | Account Reconciliations) (#108008)

Position: Financial/ Cost Analyst

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

We are looking for a sharp finance professional to join our division finance team who will be responsible for monthly forecasting, strategic planning, ad-hoc analysis, management reporting, and presentations.  The successful candidates will be a top performer who has a passion to champion improvements throughout the organization.

-         Provide financial and analytical support for the division forecasts and results.

-         Create and implement process improvement within the organization.

-         Create or enhance reports and models to meet the business' needs and drive decisions.

-         Prepare quarter end deliverables.

-         Support operation with headcount requirement planning.

-         Provide support for standards costing and other inventory review.

-         Support the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial close.

-         Responsible for month- end closing procedures including journal entries, account reconciliations and other schedules/ reports.

-         Develop/run ad-hoc reports as needed to support business decisions

We are looking for:

1) Team player with a positive attitude.

2) Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

3) Strong computer skills and extensive knowledge of Excel.

4) Fast learner with new tools and systems.

5) Ability to think strategically and proactively.

6) Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.

7) Experience with SAP a plus.

Qualifications/Education Desired:

Flexible and adaptable; strong business acumen and understanding of functional linkages; excellent organization and analytical skills; detail oriented and thorough; self starter with a strong ability to partner and build relationships; ability to meet deadlines and prioritize; to troubleshoot and problem solve. High degree of initiative; demonstrated knowledge of accounting principle. Must be comfortable presenting data to senior management.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 3 years of experience.

OR
Master's Level Degree with at least 2 years of experience.

Kindly send your resume to raju.balaji@kla-tencor.com

Sr. SAP Business Analyst (CRM | ECC6 | Service Delivery | Reporting BI & BOBJ) (# 108071)

Position: Sr. SAP Business Analyst

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

Responsible for business engagement management between KLA-Tencor corporate IT functions and KLA-Tencor’s  Service business.

Develop and manage key business relationships, understand and align strategic and business objectives.

Gather and define business requirements and enhance business processes. Support business during requirements gathering to understand their needs and provide guidance as needed.

Responsible for engaging Business, IT and Third Party Service providers/vendors for finalizing the technology, scope and budget/timeline.

Ensure project scope is clearly defined, reasonable budget and timelines are established for the given scope and project is resourced effectively to deliver the solution within the established budget and timeline. Provide project oversight and tracking, be able to report project status to senior management.

Responsible for prioritizing the business requirements and communication.

Qualifications/Education Desired:

- The candidate should have a minimum of 5-6 years of SAP Functional experience (Sales/Service, CRM, VC, etc).

- The candidate should have experience guiding Business teams in the right direction by suggesting new technologies and project implementation methodologies (agile).

- The candidate should be able to think out of the box, be innovative and challenge status quo while being conscientious.

- The ideal candidate is someone with extensive consulting experience in various technologies such as ERP (SD), CRM (Service), Reporting (BI & BOBJ), Web Applications that are bound to cater business services to a Service Division in Hi-tech industry.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Level Degree (Engineering/Business) with at least 7 years of experience.

OR

Master's Level Degree (Engineering/Business) with at least 6 years of experience.

Kindly send your resume to raju.balaji@kla-tencor.com