Research Scientist Intern in Ann Arbor, MI

KLA makes the chips, wafers, transistors and reticles that electronics depend on. These parts must be inspected, tested and manufactured at scale, and KLA provides the tools to do it. Early-career and experienced professionals alike can take on complex challenges alongside skilled colleagues.

In this role, you will help advance business priorities through high-impact work in your area of expertise.

KLA is hiring summer interns at its Ann Arbor, Michigan location. You will work with engineering teams on projects that characterize and improve optical coatings for KLA's next generation inspection and metrology tools.

Intern responsibilities include:

• Developing methods and test plans for characterizing optics and thin-film coatings.
• Working with vacuum chambers and related equipment.
• Designing, setting up and running multi-disciplinary experiments.
• Analyzing data and preparing summary reports.
• Running simulations based on physical models and correlating them with experimental data.
• Collaborating with scientists at external partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience with high vacuum systems.
• Knowledge of surface and thin-film characterization methods and data analysis.
• Experience with XPS, AFM and SEM/EDX characterization techniques is a plus.
• Strong academic record.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) or simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS) is desirable.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a 4-year graduate program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with immigration authorization to undertake corporate internship projects.

About KLA

KLA provides advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions and computational analytics that make electronics possible. The company draws on electron and photon optics, machine learning and data analytics to work at the most fundamental level of matter.

Total Rewards

The base pay range for this internship is $27.00 to $48.00 per hour, based on pursuit of a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Interns are eligible for some of KLA's benefits. Pay depends on factors such as location, skills, experience and education, and the recruiter can share more about the range for your preferred location.

Use of AI Statement

KLA interviews are meant to show your own skills, problem-solving approach and thinking. Using AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate or suggest responses during interviews is not permitted unless approved in advance as a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application, interview and employment process. Contact [email protected] or +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.