Applications Engineering Intern in Ann Arbor, MI

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles and more. These must be seen, tested and manufactured at scale, faster and better than ever. That is where KLA comes in. Whether you are early in your career or experienced, you will solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant people and help shape the future of technology.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

The ideal candidate is dynamic, upbeat and passionate about building solutions that drive meaningful decisions, quality and significant improvement in business results. You will work with GPG business functions such as Applications, Algorithm and S/W teams to run proof of study efforts aimed at improving existing methodologies.

• Work with team members to understand current methods and collaborate with a cross-functional team to study a different methodology
• Build a proof of concept for a new methodology using existing data
• Determine correlations within existing data sets across a variety of system configurations

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics, Material Science or Engineering

Requirements

• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with large data sets
• Strong proficiency in data analysis techniques using Excel or plotting tools such as JMP or Origin
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated to learn new skills independently

Desired

Knowledge of semiconductor processes, relevant coursework or previous internships in the semiconductor industry.

About KLA

KLA provides advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions and computational analytics that make electronics possible. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, the team pursues perfection at the most fundamental level of matter. If you want to build electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

KLA's total rewards package may include performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and voluntary benefits, 401(k) with company matching, employee stock purchase program, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, career development programs, financial planning, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of these benefits. Pay ranges are determined by role, level and location, and actual pay depends on factors such as state minimum wage rates, job-related skills, experience and education. Your recruiter can share more about the range for your preferred location during hiring.

Use of AI Statement

KLA interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. The use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate or suggest responses during interviews, whether virtual or in person, is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Contact [email protected] or +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.