Software Engineer ( C/C++/C#/.Net/MFC, COM, ATL, XML, Java, OOA/OOD/OOP ) (#109340)

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

Job Description:
The EBEAM division, designs and manufactures Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) equipment for wafer inspection (fast defect finding) and ultra-high resolution defect review. Each product's life cycle is about 2 years from early development to release. The market for e-beam inspection and review is expected to have strong growth in the next few years, complementing and supplementing light optical wafer inspection.

 

Responsibilities:

This engineering team is seeking a  SW engineer to work with cross functional development. The position also requires the ability to plan SW modules of 6-36 months in duration, work with the team and to be technical-oriented and hands-on during the entire PLC.

1) Participate in all stages of software development including deployment/trouble shooting at customer sites.

2) Must have good understanding of general SW principles and constructs

3) Need to be able to work with hardware and systems/application groups to understand system requirements and map them to a software design.

4)Interact with multi site team members (India & USA)

5) Handle software sustaining activities

6) Be able to communicate effectively, conduct technical presentations

7) Be able to conduct detailed analysis, consider the tradeoffs for the various solutions, and make decisions on which solution to implement and why. Leverage on teams strength and abilities.

8) Establish operational objectives and assignments, and delegates assignments to team.

9) Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions and/or customers.

10) Lead and take responsibility for planning and development activities (e.g., driving software team to milestones, mitigating risks) for software product excellence in quality, reliability, user experience and functionality.

11) Communicate and share information, learning, and methods with cross-functional team members to achieve organizational/program goals.

Preferred Qualifications:
S/W skills:

Knowledge of C/C++/C#/.Net/MFC, COM, ATL, XML, Java, OOA/OOD/OOP
Experience with CMM, UML, Rational Suite, Clear case.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate (Academic) with at least 3 years of experience.

OR

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

OR

Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 10 years of experience in Computer Technology or SW Engg Or equivalent.

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

 

Product Planner (Supply Chain Program Manager) (Global Inventory | Spares Stocking | Supply Chain) (#109448)

Position: Product Planner (Supply Chain Program Manager)

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

Business Unit:

The Global Service Support Organization (GSS) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Product Training, and Technical Support.  The GSS organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Responsibilities:

A product planner will own the spare parts planning during the product life cycle for their product lines.  The planner will work closely with Sales/Marketing, procurement and engineering to track installed base growth, manage global inventory levels and the overall spares business for their product line.  The product planner will also be looking for ways to optimize the spares stocking strategy and be working with the supply chain team and manufacturing to identify opportunities for inventory reductions while maintaining customer service levels.  Working technical knowledge of inspection and metrology tools is also needed to understand technical impacts on the supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: 2 years experience in a high-tech supply chain environment or program management preferably with direct customer interaction is preferred but not required.

Skills: Must have excellent written and oral communications skills and be comfortable presenting to internal and external customers.  Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are a must. Ability to focus on complete business picture is also needed.  Experience with MS-Access and other database management software is essential. Programming skills would be a plus.

Basic Qualifications:

BS/BA Business or related field with preferred concentration in Operations or Technical Supply Chain Management (MS/MBA preferred a plus).

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

Lead Electronics Engineer (#109482)

Position: Lead Electronics Engineer
Location: Migdal Ha'emek, Israel
Duration: Full time

The Optical Metrology Division products are used for optical overlay metrology. The portfolio of products includes unique solution packages which are based on hardware and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of expertise, the division's products are the most advanced in performance (measurement accuracy of nanometers and below), reliability, ease of use and compatibility with other KLA-Tencor's products.  KLA-Tencor (Israel) controls over 80% of the world market sales in its field, and its products are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer around the world.  KLA-Tencor Israel is located in the Migdal Haemek Industrial Park. 

Responsibilities

Lead Electronics and Control development within a system development project.

Responsible for complete system electronics and electronic subsystems development process, including requirements specification, interfaces specifications, design reviews, detailed design and implementation.

Responsible for prototypes production, parts procurement, subsystems verification, system integration and transfer to manufacturing.

Manage all electronic and control internal resources and subcontractors including budget, schedule and design quality.

Work with other engineering, manufacturing and service groups to ensure product quality, cost and delivery schedule.

Addresses and resolves product issues through the product phases.

Preferred Qualifications

B.Sc degree in Electronics Engineering

At least 5 years of experience in Electronics development

Proven Experience in Electromechanical systems development

Advantage – experience as development team leader

Advantage - experience at the semiconductor industry

Personal – proven leadership skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, problem solving capabilities, decision making capabilities.

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 vicky.palatnik@kla-tencor.com

Division Controller ( Forecasting reports | Budgeting | Management Reporting) (#109408)

Position: Division Controller

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

- The Division Controller is responsible for coordinating and providing finance support for the Business Unit General Manager.  This position works cross-functionally with other departments in the Business Units, Sales, Operations, and Marketing.

- Work closely with Business Unit management to drive financial results.

- Consolidate monthly/ trended budget variance analysis and forecasting reports, provide recommendations to Management.

- Review and improve financial and business models to provide the business additional insight to make decisions on improving the business.

- Participate in development of models to support company initiatives and projects.

- Lead process improvement projects

- Partner with senior organizational leaders to understand business requirements, investment needs, and to develop an excellent understanding of cost drivers and PLs for his/her respective groups.

- Analyze underlying business factors that drive expenses within the department.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA or MBA is a plus.

- Knowledge and understanding of accounting rules and practices required.

- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the company

- 7+ years of related experience

- Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, macros)

- Demonstrated ability to work in team and lead others

Basic Qualifications:

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

OR

Master's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.

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

Financial Analyst ( Forecasting | Budgeting | Management Reporting | Cognos TM1 ) (#109446)

Position: Financial Analyst

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization provides support to executives and business leaders throughout the company.  Our role is to implement and manage the processes that support the company’s business decisions – such as forecasting, strategic planning, budgeting, risk assessment, scenario analysis, board of director presentations, and management reporting

The role:  Senior Financial Analyst

We are looking for a sharp finance professional to join our Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to companywide financial consolidation and analysis, management reporting and subsequent executive level presentations.  You will interact with executives and have high visibility throughout the company.  The successful candidates will be a top performer who has a passion to champion improvements throughout the organization.

Essential functions:

• Provide financial and analytical support for the company's forecasts and results.

• Create and implement process improvement across the company

• Create new reports and models to meet the business' needs and drive decisions

• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects

• Prepare quarter end executive, board of director and employee all-hands presentations

• Support improvements of our financial planning models and system

• Fully participate in all budgeting and forecasting processes

• Monitor and report operating results against budget and forecast

• Create and distribute scalable weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports

Job Requirements:

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong computer skills and extensive knowledge of Excel

• Fast learner with new tools and systems.

• Ability to think strategically and proactively

• Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task

Experience with SAP / TM1 is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

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 financial planning /reporting processes and working 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

X-ray Senior Systems Engineer ( X-ray metrology platforms | optics | subsystems |integration)(# 109309)

Job Title: X-ray Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

The mission of Advanced Development group is to propose and demonstrate next-generation differentiated technologies for semiconductor device and thin film metrology. The X-ray Sr Systems Engineer will be responsible for investigating X-ray metrology platforms, designing and analyzing hardware architectures, working on development and tests of prototype tools, and leading other scientists and engineers. This is a senior technical position that would provide an opportunity to define the system architecture and combine an individual contributor and a technical leader roles.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Education:

Required skills:

1.Expert-level systems knowledge of X-ray analytical technologies such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), small-angle and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS and WAXS), X-ray reflectivity (XRR), X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy (XPS)

2.Expert-level knowledge of key components and subsystems: sources, optics, detectors, and integration

3.Working knowledge of data analysis in X-ray metrology

4.Ability to manage external vendors, identify and retire technical risks, and define and communicate schedules.

Desired skills:

1.Knowledge of optical metrology techniques for critical dimensions, film thickness, and composition

2.Understanding of challenges in semiconductor metrology

3.Knowledge of IP development

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

Senior Software Engineer ( C++/ C# / OOD / OOP / STL Library / Multithreading ) (#109089)

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

Job Description:
Design, develop, test and implement software for semiconductor inspection equipment and complex semiconductor tool systems. Develop analysis for user interface and Business Logic for FaST Inspection Tools. Develop software components for semiconductor tools using object oriented analysis and design. Conduct implementation for multithreaded environment, support bug fixes and integration. Using multiple programming languages (C++, C#), develop and design documents and establish code based upon design parameters. Support the integration process with other specific software modules and hardware. Perform Unit Tests of code, perform integrated tests. Participate in document and code review including status reports and trainings. Debug and troubleshoot software related problems and provide necessary solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related technical field as a Software Engineer.

Education or experience must include:
1) Designing, developing, modifying, testing, debugging and implementing software applications, utilizing C++ with STL Library, C, and C#.
2) Hands-on experience in object-oriented programming and design skills, including design patterns;
3) Multi-threading;
4) Developing product on Microsoft Windows platform OS;
5) Development tools, including MS Dev Studio.
6) Rational Clear Case, UML and database experience.
7) Experienced with FA Protocols and SEMI Standards.
8) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9) Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Semiconductor equipment experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 8 years of experience.
OR
Master's Level Degree with at least 6 years of experience.
OR
Doctorate (Academic) with at least 4 years of experience.

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

 

Optical Engineer ( metrology | optical testing & design | alignment | DUV to NIR ) (#109295)

Job Title: Optical Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

The position will be responsible for conducting product concept, design, development, prototype and qualification of complex DUV to NIR optical subsystems.  The position will be responsible for leading optical system design and development activities across multiple programs to ensure best in class optical solutions meeting product performance, cost and time to market requirements.  This position will be expected to enable designs that ventures into new product areas and retire risks in existing product lines.

This is a hands-on, hardware oriented position requiring expertise in the areas of: Geometrical and diffraction theory, optical systems design, analysis and tolerances, coatings, radiometry, stray light, polarization optics, sources and detectors, opto-mechanics, opto-electronics, optical alignment, optical testing and metrology, design to manufacture and assessment from the component level through completed system over product life cycle.

The position will work closely with managers, engineers and technicians and actively participates in the design, development, prototype, assembly and qualifications of optical subsystems. This position will conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings as a subject matter expert for internal customers and will be responsible for defining and implementing optical subsystems specs, tooling and test equipment and facility requirements in support of optical engineering efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters or PhD degree in Optics, Electro-Optics, Physics or similar technical degree and 7+ year(s) related experience.

Required Skills:

1.Seven (7) years of relevant experience in hands-on optical systems design & development

2.Five (5) years optical test and alignment experience including Interferometric metrology

3.Expertise in the concept, design, development, prototype and test of complex optical systems for DUV to NIR semiconductor metrology applications.

4.Expertise in geometrical and diffraction theory, radiometry & stray light analysis.

5.Skilled in other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, thermal, structural and electrical and their interaction with optical systems

6.Proven track record of driving complex optical design & engineering projects which contain technical and time to market challenges

7.Expertise in working with the vendor base to ensure requirements is met on time and within cost.

8.Skilled in design for production with successful products to market.

9.Expertise in optical design using Zemax

10.Expertise in rapid prototyping and qualification of complex optical systems.

11.Knowledge of Matlab and other modeling software.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Education:

1.MS or PhD Optics, Electro-Optics or Physics

2.Expertise in DUV to NIR spectrometry, reflectometry and scatterometry optical systems development.

3.Subject area expert in one or more of the following areas: Geometrical optics, diffraction optics, radiometry, broadband and laser sources, polarization optics, active and passive optics, stray light, DUV to NIR metrology system, elliposometry, reflectometry, scatterometry and overlay metrology, fiber optics, detectors, illumination and imaging systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate (Academic) with at least 2 years of experience.

OR

Master's Level Degree with at least 4 years of experience.

OR

Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.

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

Senior Systems Design Engineer (Wafer Inspection|Delta Tau|Quick Silver|National Instruments controllers|linear motors)(#108960)

Job Title: Senior Systems Design Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

The SWIFT division has the mission to  provide cost-effective solutions for high-sampling wafer inspection applications. We effectively partner with field support teams and customers to lower overall Fab costs by supplying world-leading high-throughput inspection, metrology and review systems. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes: all-wafer-surface (front side, backside, and edge) macro inspection, standalone high-sampling inspection, and standalone edge inspection and metrology tools that are deployed across several advanced wafer fabs for a large number of applications.

Besides developing valuable products, the SWIFT division provides support to the customers to achieve performance entitlement through the sharing and implementation of applications BKM (Best Known Methods). The SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) division is part of Wafer Inspection Group (WIG) and consists in an organization globally located in US, Germany, India, and Singapore. The SWIFT division has the mission to  provide cost-effective solutions for high-sampling wafer inspection applications. We effectively partner with field support teams and customers to lower overall Fab costs by supplying world-leading high-throughput inspection, metrology and review systems. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes: all-wafer-surface (front side, backside, and edge) macro inspection, standalone high-sampling inspection, and standalone edge inspection and metrology tools that are deployed across several advanced wafer fabs for a large number of applications.

Besides developing valuable products, the SWIFT division provides support to the customers to achieve performance entitlement through the sharing and implementation of applications BKM (Best Known Methods).

Education and Experience:

Responsibilities:

Successful candidate will be able to perform systems engineering work, focusing on development and implementation of control systems for the semiconductor equipment.

This includes the following skills:

1) Controlling mechanical stages - typically leadscrew driven with cross roller bearing guides, or air bearing stages with linear motors and optical encoders for position feedback.

2) Testing and tuning vibration isolation systems.

3) Controlling system components: Illuminators, mechanical mechanisms (often pneumatic actuation with thru beam sensors for end of travel confirmation), rotary and linear motors - with and without encoders.

4) System level technical specifications for the next generation SWIFT Wafer inspection tools with minimum input from Management and work closely with other functional groups (Marketing, Applications, Manufacturing and Service) to define right level of compromise between performance and cost.

5) Design, write and execute detailed test and characterization plans.

6) Create performance models of complex electromechanical, optical and opto-mechanical systems.

7) Create top-level system error budgets by integrating and performing trade-off analysis of contributions from various sub-systems.

8) Create and monitor top-level system integration plans.

9) Hold design reviews, attend design reviews and develop associated engineering documentation.

10) Provide engineering support for escalated manufacturing and field issues.

11) Interact and work with other engineering groups, marketing, field support and manufacturing groups in the course of the above duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Delta Tau, Quick Silver and National Instruments controllers.

Semiconductor industry experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.

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

Product Engineer (mechanical | wafer handling robots |LabView |interferometer |PRO/E) (# 109320)

Job Title: Product Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Responsibilities:

Results oriented and driven to excel.  Enjoys teaching, troubleshooting, working with groups of people, and explaining complex things as simply as possible.  Strong analytic and data analysis skills. Assess system electronics, software, and mechanics with respect to design for reliability, stability, and serviceability.  Experience with LabView SW, data acquisition systems, precision sensors (accelerometers, displacement, temperature, interferometers), scopes and 3D CAD SW (preferably Pro/Engineer).   Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams and to take a leadership role when needed.  Quick grasp of challenging, complex technical information.  Help develop and document maintenance, troubleshooting, and part replacement procedures.  Gather and analyze data from the field to identify sources of systematic issues.  Write technical reports to communicate issues, analysis, technical assessments, system status, and engineering recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS required (MS preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Software or related technical field.  Hands-on experience designing, building, documenting and/or troubleshooting electro/mechanical assemblies.  Through knowledge of atmospheric robots and good understanding of electronics, software, and wafer handling subsystems.  Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.  Availability for travel both domestically and internationally (<25% time).  Ability to work non-standard working hours if needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

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

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