Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Working as part of our Etch R&D team, the primary responsibilities of this role will be to develop novel plasma etch technologies to meet the future demands of KLA customers. 

The role will require the conception and the coordination of projects in collaboration with the stakeholders of the Etch team and the Product Management. It will require the monitoring of the project from initiation through delivery, ensuring completion of the projects on schedule and within budget constraints.

The role will involve the definition, the selection and/or the invention of new concepts, designs and approaches of plasma etching, and the development of new or improved etching processes.

The role will require defining problems and objectives, carrying out process and hardware testing, compiling and analysing results.

Additional responsibilities will include writing technical reports for both internal and external use, preparing oral presentations, creating user documents and best-known methods, generating IP submissions and supporting other business units as required.

Essential responsibilities of the role:

Process DevelopmentCarry out technical projects: define problems and objectives, organize the test plan, carry out process and hardware testing, analyse results, summarise results in a written report or oral presentationInvent new concepts, designs and approaches of plasma etching, develop new or improved processes in line with SPTS productsContribute constructively to the work of project teams for new products and processes.Generate IP submissionsWrite technical papers for publication at conferences, seminars, etcCreate user documents and best-known methodsSupport other business units as required

Process Demonstrations

Demonstrate plasma etch processes to meet the agreed specificationAssess results using analytical equipment and appropriate software packagesUndertake problem solving and trouble-shootingProvide the product marketing department with regular updates on the progress of sample/demonstration workDevelop good relationships with customersSummarise results in a written report or presentation

Minimum Qualifications

Master Degree in Microelectronics/ Engineering Physics/ Materials or related Ph.DLab/Fab semiconductor processing experience is mandatory, plasma etch experience would be preferableLanguages: Fluent English (written and spoken), French is a plus

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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