Staff Systems Design Engineer (Optical CD | Metrology | MATLAB) (#109087)

Job Title: Staff Systems Design Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a senior scientist/engineer with a focus in the area of systems and optical engineering.  The candidate will be working in a hardware R&D group that is developing the next generation optical CD and film measurement hardware for the semiconductor industry.  The Individual will be required to participate in optical design assessments, sensitivity analyses, modeling and simulation of optical systems including diffraction, spot size, and validation of hardware designs and troubleshooting, analysis of results and develop methods and techniques to improve the performance of the hardware to meet customer requirements.   The job responsibilities will include both experimental and analytical/modeling activities.  The candidate may be required to travel to customer sites occasionally to support Beta tools or to address specific issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidate should have doctoral degree in physics/applied sciences/ materials sciences with at least 5-10 years of experience.  Experience in the semiconductor industry and in other film/CD measurements would be a plus.  Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills.  Candidates should be familiar with analytical tools such as Matlab, Mathematica.  Prior knowledge of Zemax or other optical design programs would be considered a plus.  Prior experience in polarization measuring instruments, reflectometers, ellipsometers, interferometers etc would be considered a definite plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

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

OR

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

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

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer ( Pro/E | precision mechanism design| 3D CAD | testing | Metrology) (#109035)

Job Title: Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

The senior level mechanical engineer position is responsible for development of the next generation metrology tool as well as continuing improvement (CIP) of the current tools. The candidate will be responsible for key mechanical engineering tasks, from requirement specification, top level mechanical analysis, conceptual and detail design, prototype integration, testing and handoff to manufacturing. The detail design activities include system-level layout, opto-mechanical design, precision mechanism design and alignment tooling design, using Pro/E as the design tool.

The candidate must participate in the design process in cross-discipline teams including System Engineers, Optics Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering and other groups within K-T worldwide organization. He/she needs to exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and Perform analysis as needed to verify new designs. The candidate is also expected to champion his/her designs throughout the release process and generate all required engineering documentation until they are fully released to manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Require BSME or MSME (preferred) with at least 8+ years of concentration in mechanical design and engineering.

2.Must have experience in opto-mechanical design, and/or precision mechanism design.

3.Must have good understand in physics and mechanics. The candidate must be able to generate system-level concept with all-around consideration and perform high-level mechanical design, testing and troubleshooting.

4.Familiar with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding and castings.

5.Good communication and team working skills are required.

6.Experience in structure/vibration analysis, thermal analysis is desirable.

7.Must be proficient in 3D solid modeling CAD. Strongly prefer ProEngineer/Wildfire 

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 3 years of experience.

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

Mechanical Design Engineer (Pro/E | 3D CAD | Tool design | Metrology | semiconductor) (#109034)

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

The senior level mechanical engineer position is responsible for development of the next generation metrology tool as well as continuing improvement (CIP) of the current tools. The candidate will be responsible for key mechanical engineering tasks, from requirement specification, top level mechanical analysis, conceptual and detail design, prototype integration, testing and handoff to manufacturing. The detail design activities include system-level layout, opto-mechanical design, precision mechanism design and alignment tooling design, using Pro/E as the design tool.

The candidate must participate in the design process in cross-discipline teams including System Engineers, Optics Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering and other groups within K-T worldwide organization. He/she needs to exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and Perform analysis as needed to verify new designs. The candidate is also expected to champion his/her designs throughout the release process and generate all required engineering documentation until they are fully released to manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Require BSME or MSME (preferred) with at least 5+ years of concentration in mechanical design and engineering.

2.Must have experience in opto-mechanical design, and/or precision mechanism design.

3.Must have good understanding in physics and mechanics. The candidate must be able to generate system-level concept with all-around consideration and perform high-level mechanical design, testing and troubleshooting.

4.Familiar with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding and castings.

5.Good communication and team working skills are required.

6.Experience in structure/vibration analysis, thermal analysis is desirable.

7.Must be proficient in 3D solid modeling CAD. Strongly prefer ProEngineer/Wildfire 

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

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

OR

Doctorate (Academic)

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

System Design Engineer (integrate | subsystems | COGS )(#109086)

Job Title: System Design Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Corporate Platform Group(CPG) is responsible for delivering best in class automation solutions to KLA-Tencor

Responsibilities:

1.Develop systems engineering knowledge of complex leading edge wafer handling system.

2.Own system architecture, design and interface issues

3.Assess products and components with respect to design for reliability, stability, serviceability and key performance metrics

4.Influence designers and designs to include features that will optimize performance, manufacturability, maintainability, diagnostics, cycle time, COGS, quality and reliability,

5.Develop test procedures and reports to evaluate new and existing products.

6.Partner with key suppliers to develop in depth knowledge of products and services and drive continuous improvement efforts.

7.Act as a conduit between development engineering and internal and external customers to identify issues, drive solutions, as well as integrate new products

8.Travel as required to customers to support new product introductions and solve critical issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

2.3+ years of engineering experience

3.Strong analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills

4.Strong troubleshooting skills

5.Ability to work in a cross functional and global environment

6.Ability to travel <25%

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

Financial Analyst (Forecasting | Reporting | Budget | GAAP) (# 109066)

Position: Financial Analyst

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

1) Forecasting - Group spending and headcount tracking. Responsible for bi-weekly snapshot and quarterly budget review.  Involved in annual strategic planning

2) Reporting - Quarter end financial close and management reporting with main focus on division expenses, headcount, assets, and internal inventory

3) Budget tracking - Work closely with the Group and Division controllers on budget tracking, analysis and reporting

4) Take on and lead Group level analysis and projects

5) Other ad hoc analysis

Preferred Qualifications: 
1) The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in financial analysis. Experience in expenses management with a global manufacturing company is highly desired.

2) Good understanding of GAAP and basic FP&A concepts.

3) Able to work independently and proactively.

4) Attention to details and the discipline to meet deadlines with high quality work & Results driven.

5) Strong communication skills and team work skills. Able to discuss issues with other finance personnel as well as business partners

6) Ability to adapt to changes within a fast paced working environment.

7) Self-driven and motivated to invest time to learn best practice. Willing to continue improving existing processes.

8) Strong analytical skills in financial analysis and technical skills in Excel modeling, Excel PowerPoint, SAP, TM1

9) Experiences that are not mandatory, but highly desired: revenue recognition, cost accounting, cost of service.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience.

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

Principal systems Design Engineer ( subsystem architectures | Experiments | analysis) (#109015)

Job Title: Principal systems Design Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

This position will lead the hardware engineering team in the development and release of our next generation wafer inspection tool.  The selected engineer will have dotted line responsibility for 30-40 engineers.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure;

1.Product is delivered on time

2.Product meets its performance goals

3.Product meets its RPC target

4.Product meets our service organization's requirements

5.Product meets our manufacturing organization's requirements.

The candidate is expected to lead the systems engineering team.

As the principal systems design engineer, you will be actively engaged in system-level engineering of our next generation high-speed patterned wafer inspection tools.  Some of the activities include:

1.Model system operation and define subsystem performance specifications

2.Develop subsystem architectures and collaborate with mechanical, optical, electrical and software engineers to realize these subsystems.

3.Integrate and test subsystems and validate system performance

4.Specify and test new or improved hardware components and software features.

5.Identify and resolve problems and recommend improvements relating to system optics, electronics, software, and mechanics.

6.Develop and improve diagnostic and calibration procedures.

7.Investigate abnormal system behaviors by performing experiments and analyzing system data.

8.Support manufacturing and field personnel with troubleshooting help in the form of plans of action or hands-on assistance.

9.Conducts feasibility studies on engineering proposals and related technical data for new equipment or modification to existing equipment.

Preferred Experience:

1.The candidate should have a knowledge of optics, electronics, software, and/or mechanical systems.  Programming skills/experience are a definitely plus.  2.Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and to take on a leadership role when needed is desired. 

3.The candidate should have a quick grasp of challenging, complex technical information and be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

4.He or she must have hands-on experience in designing, building, and/or troubleshooting complex instruments such as experimental research instruments, medical systems or semiconductor capital equipment. 

5.The candidate must have strong analytical skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills

Basic Qualification:

Candidate must have the following education 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 in Physics, Electronics, Optics, or related technical field.

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

Field Applications Engineer (Thin Film | Fab | installation) (# 108662)

Position: Field Applications Engineer

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: Full time

Job Description:

The Customer Group (CG) team is our field based, customer facing organization consisting of Sales, Marketing, Applications, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities & IT. They partner closely with our customers to provide a comprehensive portfolio of products, services, software and expertise, to help them manage yield throughout their fabrication process—from research and development to final volume production.  Responsibilities of this group include maintaining strategic client relationships, dentifying and closing sales opportunities, ensuring our products meet performance capabilities & expectations, providing critical solutions for improved yield performance, and collecting requirements for future products by understanding customer processes and technology trends.  Partnering with our service organization and factory divisions, this diverse and dynamic team helps ensure alignment between customer needs and corporate offering to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing technical applications support for the development and implementation of KLA-Tencor products in customer fabrication facilities. Makes presentations on all aspects of products. Assists sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and preparing detailed product specifications. Implements detailed customer installation plans. Provides follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications.

Engr, Field Apps: Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires and in depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results. Work leadership may be provided by assigning work and resolving problems. Requires MS or PhD degree or equivalent experience and a strong technical knowledge of company products.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Physics, Chemical or Electrical Engineering MS Degree, PhD Preferred.

Candidate should preferably have experience in the semiconductor fabrication industry, or equivalent experience and education.   Background in advanced optical systems is an asset.

Candidates must be well organized and professional exhibiting fast learning skills, strong project management skills, strong analytical problem solving skills and the ability to absorb and transfer knowledge to others.

Basic Qualifications:

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

OR

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

PhD is preferred.

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