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.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly talented individual for an algorithm engineer position in AcuShape software of Patterning Division, KLA China. A successful candidate shall have demonstrated ability in scientific programming with strong working knowledge in nonlinear optimization, statistical data analysis, computational geometry, or computational electromagnetics (field theory). Knowledge of optical modeling, scatterometry and metrology is a big plus.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and improving algorithms, measurement capabilities, system optical models, calibrations development, and analysis tools for optical metrology applications. Tasks include: define future product development strategy, develop a problem statement, research into particular solutions, develop code, and test prototypes; design, code, and test/integrate into tool product software.

The position may have opportunity of global travelling to US headquarters to take training and calibration or travelling to major customers in modern Asia countries/regions within a short period each time to provide onsite technical support and interact with customers. The travel frequency would be expected to be less than 20%.

In addition, the candidate is expected to possess good oral and written skills (English) to demonstrate his or her own thoughts, communicate with other engineers and applications, locally or internationally, on a daily basis.

This position is in Shanghai, China.

Minimum Qualifications

•Ph.D. or Master Degree in Physics/Math/CS/EE or related fields.
•Strong background in at least one of the following areas: computational physics (electromagnetics preferred), numerical optimization, machine learning/data mining, and computational geometry.
•Knowledge in computational electromagnetic (such as RCWA, FDTD and FEM) would be a plus. Knowledge in computer architecture or parallel computing would be a plus.
•Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
•Proficient in C/C++/C# and object-oriented programming.
•Experiences in MATLAB/Python or other algorithm prototyping languages.
•Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work accordingly.
•Good oral and written English skills.

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